You are at a meeting. In the meeting are 12 white males, 14 black males, 2 Latino males, 29 White females, 36 black females and 4 Latina females. Which group would be considered the majority or dominant group by American standards?
a. White females
b. White males
c. Black males
d. Black females
B Correct Answer: White males
Feedback for Correct Answer: By American standards, white males are the dominant group and others are considered to be minorities based on power structure.
Text Reference: What are minority groups and why are they called minority groups?
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