Minority group
Minority Group
A Minority Group (pronunciation: /maɪˈnɒrɪti ɡruːp/) is a sociological term that refers to a category of people who are differentiated from the social majority, often through their race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. The term is used to highlight the differences in power and privilege between the majority and the minority.
Etymology
The term "Minority Group" is derived from the Latin word "minor", meaning "smaller", and the Old French "groupe", meaning "group". It was first used in the sociological context in the early 20th century to describe groups of people who were not part of the social majority.
Related Terms
- Majority Group: A group that holds a majority of positions of social power in a society, and sets the norms and values for that society.
- Social Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of social classes, or castes, within a society.
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Marginalization: The process of pushing a particular group or groups of people to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or place in it.
- Stereotyping: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minority group
- Wikipedia's article - Minority group
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