In Sociological Terms, Members of a Minority Group

question 38

Multiple Choice

In sociological terms, members of a minority group

• A) experience unequal treatment.
• B) are outnumbered by the dominant group.
• C) speak a different language than the dominant group.
• D) are members of a different religious group than the dominant group.

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Definitions:

Adversarial

A system, situation, or process characterized by conflict or opposition, typically seen in legal contexts where two parties contest against each other.

Inquisitorial

Pertaining to a legal system where the judge actively investigates the facts of the case, as opposed to the adversarial system.

Legal Ethics Codes

Established guidelines and principles that govern the professional conduct of lawyers and legal practitioners.

Progressive Era

A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States, from the 1890s to the 1920s, aiming to address issues caused by industrialization.