than members of a dominant or majority group. • Distinguished by physical characteristics or cultural traits • A group that experiences a narrowing of opportunities (success, education, wealth, etc) http://racism.org/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=280:minor0101&catid=15&Ite mid=118 http://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/hip/us/ hip_us_pearsonhighered/samplechapter/0205790615.pdf