SOC 9.1/9.2 Questions 12/04

Front

A group of people with physical or cultural traits different from those of the dominant group in society is known as a(n) _____.

Back

minority

Front

One of the characteristics of a minority is that members of the minority have a common sense of identity, with strong group _____.

Back

loyalty

Front

One of the characteristics of a minority is the minority is dominated by the majority and holds an unequal share of desired ____, services & privileges.

Back

goods

Front

A(n) ___ is a group of people sharing certain inherited physical characteristics that are considered important within a society.

Back

race

Front

Cultural and national identity is known as _____.

Back

ethnicity

Front

The blending or fusing of minority groups into the dominant society is known as ____.

Back

assimilation

Front

The U.S. used to be known as the _____ of the world since all racial and ethnic minorities voluntarily blended together.

Back

melting pot

Front

_____ is the systematic effort to destroy an entire population.

Back

Genocide

Front

____ happens when a minority group is forced to either move to a remote location or entirely leave the territory (EX: Native Americans were moved to Indian Territory).

Back

Population transfer

Front

_____ happens when a minority group is denied equal access to the culture and lifestyle of the larger society.

Back

Subjugation