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| groups of people based on physical characteristics |
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| common cultural characteristics people share (language, dress) |
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| group with less power than the dominant group |
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| when minority groups change behaviors to become like the majority group in American society |
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| racist practices become part of social practices and institutions of society |
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| cycle where discrimination by majority keeps the minority inferior, because of this that is "proof" they don't deserve better treatment |
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| separate groups maintain distinctiveness even if they are almost equal in standing |
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| attempt to preserve and participate in disappearing ethnic roles and culture |
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| inaccurate images/ideas that summarize a belief |
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| blending of culture and structure of one group with society |
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