The term does not refer to the numerical size of the group. Characteristics of Minority Groups 1. Minority groups are treated differently than the dominant group. Minority groups are visible. For the minority group to maintain its existence it must have high visibility.
Minority groups are highly conscious of their own group existence.
Minority group membership is an ascribed status characteristics. Invasion refers to the situation which occurs when members of a different or new group enters into a social or physical environment from which they were previously absent. Competition refers to the process which develops when members of the new group begin to struggle with the established group for scarce articles. Conflict occurs when one group seeks to institute techniques to establish and perpetuate a position of superiority. Accommodation refers to the process which occurs when two or more groups are able arrive at mutually agree able settlements relating to specific issues in contentionwill be developed between them.