SOC 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: De Jure, De Facto, Ethnic Group

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 103
• Professor: Sal Guzzo

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Ethnic group a collection of people distinguished, by others or by themselves, primarily on the basis of cultural or nationality characteristics. John porter (1965) vertical mosaic made up of different ethnic groups wielding varying degrees of social and economic power, status, and prestige. Majority (dominant) group advantaged group that has the greatest power and resources in a society. Minority (subordinate) group group whose members, because of physical or cultural characteristics, are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment and discrimination by the dominant group. Visible minority government term used to describe those who are non-white, non-indigenous, or non- This term is used interchangeably with people of colour and racialized minorities. Prejudice a negative attitude based on preconceived notions about members of selected groups. Racial prejudice beliefs that certain racial groups are innately inferior to others or have a disproportionate number of negative traits. Stereotype an overgeneralization about the appearance, behaviour, or other characteristics of members of particular groups.