Mini or ties class law

What is the definition of a 'Minority'?

A group differing from the majority, as in race.

What does 'Minority Group' refer to?

Part of the population that differs in certain ways from the majority population and is sometimes subjected to differential treatment.

Define 'Culture'.

Beliefs, values, habits, attitudes, patterns of thinking, behavior and everyday customs passed on from generation to generation.

What is 'Ethnicity'?

The background of a group with unique language, ancestral, religious, and physical characteristics.

What does 'Ethnocentric' mean?

Judging other cultures while using one’s own culture as the standard and superior to the others.

What is meant by 'Diversity'?

A vast range of cultural differences.

Define 'Prejudice'.

A judgement or opinion formed before facts are known, usually involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people.

What is 'Discrimination'?

To show partiality/preference for one group over another based on prejudice.

What does 'Assimilation' refer to?

The process by which ethnic groups that have emigrated to another society begin to lose their separate identity and culture.

Define 'Racism'.

Total rejection of others because of their race, color or even culture.

What is a 'Racist'?

A person with a closed mind toward accepting people from racial groups different from one’s own.

Explain 'Racial Bias'.

A preformed negative opinion toward a group of people who possess common physical characteristics.

What is an 'Immigrant'?

A person who comes to a foreign country as a permanent resident.