Minority Groups
These are the 2 types of characteristics that make up a minority
what is physical and cultural
category of people who share observable physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group.
what is race
On average, higher income than African Americans, lower income than White.
What are Hispanics
This is conforming to "accepted standards" of the dominant majority
Define discrimination
What is the denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership
a set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another group
ethnicity
Largest EDU rates
Asian Americans
This is the voluntary blending of different cultures
Melting pot
The dominant group in the United States is what?
What is White Anglo Saxon Protestants (WASP)
Separation of groups by transferring the minority population to a new territory either Indirectly or Directly
What is population transfer
Minorities that separate from the larger dominant culture.
what is ethnic minorities
blending minorities into the dominant society
assimilation
Which white ethnic groups are considered minorities in the US? (name 1)
What are irish, italian, polish, and greek
the difference between De Jure and De Facto segregation
What is de facto is everyday practice while de jure is based on law
(J for justice system)
List 4 things that are determined by Race
what is hair, skin color, head form, eye form, eye color, anything genetic related.
Which minority group has the least amount of people in political offices
Native American
Extreme cultural pluralism, keeps culturally unique way of life.
give example
accommodation
Amish, Little Havana, China Town
Name the 7 minority groups in America
asian american, arab american, african american, native american, ethnic whites, hispanics
An example of de jure and de facto segregation- must label each one correctly.
facto-every day practice
jure- law related
List 4 things determined by ethnicity
what is culture, religion, tradition, every day practices,
biggest barriers tp assimilation of the majority of all 4 people groups from your chart
African American- slavery and physical features
Latinos- language and citizenship
Native Americans- biggest sufferers
Asian Americans- smallest population due to Chinese Exclusion Act
Maintaining a sense of identity to separate from the dominant group.
Need term and an example
What is cultural pluralism
any example that includes a little separation