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GCSE Sociology · key term
An ethnic group that does not form the majority of a society’s population.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
An ethnic group that does not make up the majority of a society’s population.
Revise: Family forms, diversity and relationshipsAn ethnic minority is an ethnic group that does not make up the majority of a society’s population, while ethnic diversity means that a community or society contains a range of ethnic groups.
An ethnic group that forms a smaller proportion of a society's population than the majority ethnic group.
Avoid treating ethnic minorities as one group with identical experiences.
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An ethnic group that does not form the majority within a particular society.
Component 2
A group whose ethnic identity differs from that of the majority population in a particular society.
Revise: Ethnicity InfluencesEthnic minorities have been under-represented in influential UK positions, including Parliament and the judiciary. This matters because these institutions make political and legal decisions affecting people’s lives. Under-representation can mean that minority experiences and concerns have less direct representation in decision-making.
