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khang

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Explain the sociological definition of minority and how it differs from the popular or commonsense definition.
 
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According to Nolan and Lenski, the key to societal survival is the accumulation of ____.
 
  a. capital
  b. surplus food
  c. information
  d. cultural artifacts
  e. power


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
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In sociological terms, minority does not necessarily mean a group that is smaller numerically. Minority groups are groups with less power in society, who share a common characteristic, and have a sense of shared identity among themselves. Women and blacks in the former South Africa are examples of numerically larger minority groups.

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