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Minority
'''Minority''' is a term that refers to a group of people who are different from the la ...of a given society. A sociological minority is not necessarily a numerical minority — it may include any group that is subnormal with respect to a dominant g

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Minority group
...ociation with a numerical, statistical minority. In the social sciences, a minority group refers to a category of people who experience relative disadvantage a ...bservable characteristics or practices, such as: ethnicity ([[Ethnic group|ethnic]], [[Race (human categorization)|racial]], [[Religion|religious]], or [[Nat

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Pashtun
an ethnic minority speaking Pashto and living in northwestern Pakistan and southeastern Afghan

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Cultural assimilation
...bed into the dominant culture of a society. The process can occur when the minority group resides within the majority group and the culture of the majority gro ...art of another cultural group. The term is used to describe the process of minority cultures losing their individual identities and becoming part of the domina

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National Institute On Minority Health And Health Disparities
...designed to reduce health disparities and improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities, as well as other groups who are underserved in the United State The NIMHD was established in 2000 as the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD). In 2010, it was re-designated as an

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Model minority
...n terms of [[education]], [[employment]], and [[income]] compared to other minority groups. The term is most commonly associated with [[Asian Americans]] in th The term "model minority" first emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It was initial

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Ethnic minorities in China
...mately 92% of the total population. The remaining 8% consists of 55 ethnic minority groups, which vary greatly in population size, cultural practices, language ...es aimed at protecting their rights and cultures, including the [[Regional Ethnic Autonomy Law]].

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Berber
...of northern Africa west of Egypt; now spoken mostly in Morocco; an ethnic minority descended from Berbers and Arabs and living in northern Africa; a member of

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Anti-Hungarian sentiment
...eriods. Anti-Hungarian sentiment is often associated with nationalistic or ethnic conflicts, particularly in regions where Hungarians live as minorities. ...ia]], and [[Serbia]]. This redrawing of borders sowed the seeds for future ethnic tensions and contributed to the rise of anti-Hungarian sentiment in these r

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Yi people
...China, Vietnam, and Thailand. They are one of the 56 officially recognized ethnic groups in China and are the seventh largest of the groups. The Yi people ha ...ddhism]], [[Taoism]], and [[Confucianism]], and there is a small Christian minority.

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Zhonghua minzu
...text of [[China]]'s national identity, emphasizing unity among its diverse ethnic groups within a single Chinese nation-state. ...]] advocated for the idea of a unified Chinese nation that would transcend ethnic and regional differences to resist foreign domination and modernize the cou

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Gin people
...y both their historical ties to the land and interactions with neighboring ethnic groups. ...in have maintained a close relationship with the [[Han Chinese]] and other minority groups in the area, which has led to a rich cultural exchange and integrati

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Ethnic groups in Europe
...4 constitute ethnic minorities. The total number of national or linguistic minority populations in Europe is estimated at 105 million people, or 14% of 770 mil

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List of ethnic groups in China
...map_of_China_1983.png|Ethnolinguistic map of China 1983|thumb]] '''List of Ethnic Groups in China''' ...res, languages, and traditions. This article provides an overview of these ethnic groups, highlighting their distribution, cultural significance, and contrib

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Ethnic conflict
...to be fundamentally related to the ethnic identities of the participants. Ethnic conflicts are often deeply rooted in historical grievances, economic dispar ==Causes of Ethnic Conflict==

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Xizang Minzu University
...ing the educational and cultural needs of the [[Tibetan]] and other ethnic minority groups in the region. The university plays a crucial role in preserving the ...rsity was established with the aim of promoting higher education among the ethnic minorities of the [[Tibet Autonomous Region]] and surrounding areas. Over t

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Finnish
...Uralic language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland and by ethnic Finns outside Finland. ...hose who have resettled. Also, some of these may be classified as separate ethnic groups, rather than subgroups of Finns. These include the Kvens and Forest

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Dignity of risk
...applied to discuss the rights of individuals, including those from various ethnic backgrounds like the Baima, to engage in activities that entail a risk of f ...ns about cultural preservation, autonomy, and the rights of indigenous and minority groups.

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Languages of Fiji
Fiji is home to over 800,000 people, comprising several ethnic groups, each with its own linguistic heritage. The indigenous Fijians, who ...Indo-Fijian community and serves as a lingua franca among different Indian ethnic groups in Fiji. It is characterized by its unique vocabulary, syntax, and p

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Karen people
...rily residing in [[Myanmar]] and [[Thailand]]. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Myanmar, making up approximately 7% of the total population. The ...heir geographical location, historical events, and interactions with other ethnic groups. They have their own language, known as [[Karen languages|Karen]], w

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