Minority Groups

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A minority or subordinate group can be identified by analyzing five properties: first, experiencing unequal treatment; second, having physical or cultural characteristics that distinguish them from the dominant group; third, involuntary membership in said group; fourth, an awareness of their group's subordinate status which forges a deeper sense of group solidarity; finally, a high rate of in group marriage (Pg. 5) As we are all aware, diversity in the United States and a lack of acceptance allows for the presence of various minority groups, the most common being of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. However, there are other minority groups such as the aged, the disabled, and those of LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender). …show more content…

All of these groups have developed a sense of solidarity amongst themselves in response to the differential treatment that they receive and have even tend to marry others who are most like them. prejudice and discrimination is prevalent for the older generations, lgbt, and disabled. For example, the aged face ageism, which is prejudice and discrimination against the elderly (Pg. 368-369). While gays and lesbians experience homophobia, which is the fear of and prejudice toward homosexuality (Pg. 379). Similarly, people are often marginalized hence placing limitations on their life chances (Pg. 372). Unfortunately, too many people fall into a minority category and the walls that they need to build as protection for themselves tears away more and more at our opportunities for becoming united as a human race. It is important that we try to overcome the hatred and prejudice in the world towards everyone. The most basic action that we can take is to begin to teach tolerance, love, and respect. If our world becomes more tolerant, loving, and respectful it will eventually allow each person to live in their individuality. As humans we have develop a disgust, hatred, and closed-mind toward those who are not like us because these thoughts are imposed on us, it is not inherent to our

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