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The Pros And Cons Of Minority Groups

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A minority group is a population of people who are different from the majority, whether through their phenotype or ethnicity. The group usually has less access to resources, political power, economic stability, and opportunities than members of the majority group. Individuals of a minority of group usually have no choice over their membership and are born into the group. Members of minority status may experience discrimination, prejudice, or inequalities because they belong to that group. The combination of several global process has led to the existence of minority status. Migration, or the movement of people from place to place, has occurred all throughout history. Both voluntarily and involuntarily. People may leave their home due to fear
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