A problem with the definition of the term "minority group" offered by Louis Wirth is that
A. the term "minority" may refer to an ethnic population that is in the numerical majority.
B. the members of the minority group may include assimilated persons.
C. the importance of physical or cultural characteristics identifying minority group members is underemphasized.
D. none of the above
A. the term "minority" may refer to an ethnic population that is in the numerical majority.
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Discuss how language affects the understanding of gender in U.S. society
What will be an ideal response?
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