Question

in most cultures, the difference between the majority viewpoint and the minority viewpoint is that the majority group is made to feel ______ and the minority group is made to feel ______
a. divergent . . . normal
b. equal . . . superior
c. superior . . . equal
d. normal . . . divergent

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze the cultural dynamics of majority and minority groups

In sociological and cultural contexts, the majority group represents the dominant culture, whose values, beliefs, and behaviors are established as the societal standard or "normal." Conversely, minority groups or subcultures often hold viewpoints that differ from this dominant standard, making them feel "divergent" or different from the established norm.

Evaluate the given answer choices

• A. divergent . . . normal: This reverses the relationship, as the majority is not typically made to feel divergent.
• B. equal . . . superior: This is incorrect because the minority group is rarely made to feel superior to the majority.
• C. superior . . . equal: This does not accurately reflect the standard sociological distinction regarding cultural norms.
• D. normal . . . divergent: This correctly aligns with cultural dynamics, where the majority group's perspective is treated as the standard ("normal") and the minority group's perspective is treated as deviating from that standard ("divergent").

Answer:

• (A) divergent . . . normal
• (B) equal . . . superior
• (C) superior . . . equal
• (D) normal . . . divergent (Correct answer)