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What is a Subordinate group?

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Types of <strong>Subordinate</strong> Groups<br />

Racial <strong>group</strong>s - are <strong>group</strong>s that are set apart on the<br />

bas<strong>is</strong> of obvious physical differences within a society<br />

– <strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> obvious <strong>is</strong> relative to the <strong>group</strong> or society<br />

Ethnic <strong>group</strong>s - are <strong>group</strong>s that are set apart on the<br />

bas<strong>is</strong> of cultural traits and nationality<br />

Religious <strong>group</strong>s - cons<strong>is</strong>ts of religious associations<br />

that are set apart from the dominant religion<br />

Gender <strong>group</strong>s - such as women who are set apart on<br />

the bas<strong>is</strong> of sex<br />

Other subordinate <strong>group</strong>s - are those that are set apart<br />

on the bas<strong>is</strong> of age, d<strong>is</strong>ability or sexual orientation

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