Objections to the Use of Majority Group and Minority Group

question 14

Multiple Choice

Objections to the use of majority group and minority group include all of the following except:

• A) People in these groups share the experiences of victimization, discrimination, exploitation, and political and economic disadvantage.
• B) Because such status is not defined on the basis of numbers, minority is not a correct term
• C) The term minority is a negative label, and defines the groups so labeled from the standpoint of the dominant group
• D) Groups with little in common, such as African Americans and white women, are lumped together under one rather meaningless label.

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Definitions:

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA and RNA) within cells that carry genetic information necessary for replication, development, and functioning.

Decidua Basalis

The part of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) that specifically provides the maternal portion of the placenta and undergoes significant changes during pregnancy.

Chorionic Villi

Microscopic, fingerlike projections that emerge from the outer cellular layer of the chorion, contributing to the placenta and facilitating nutrient and oxygen exchange between the mother and fetus.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.