Why are we still called minorities when we make up most of the population?

Answer 1

because the census doesn't take into account all minorities as one, but each as it's own. when put together i think the minorities do outnumber caucasions, but when spereated into mexican, asian, etc., they do not.

also - not everyone submits to the census and the belief is that it is mostly "minorities" that do not do it. so that could also have to do a lot with the statistics

Answer 2

depends what country you are in and what you are? gay/lesbian, a particular race, handicapped in some way, a different religion, supporting a political party?

minority

–noun 1. the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
2. a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.
3. a group differing, esp. in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority of a population: legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.
4. a member of such a group.
5. the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.

I wouldnt take it personally if I was you, enjoy the benefits that come with being part of a "minority" in a lot of countries you are seen as disadvantaged and the governments give you added benefits to stay and be a part of the country (as long as you are not against the government, that is!)

Answer 3

We who? I'm a black woman and you can't be speaking about just black people. Now if you're talking about blacks (all blacks meaning Jamaicans, Haitians, Africans, etc),Asian (meaning Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese etc), all Hispanics (meaning Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, etc.,)and any other ethic group who is non-white, then hell yeah we as minorities make up for most of the population! I'm with you on that! But what cracks me the f*ck up is the ones who like to play the passing game. You know the people who have very very light skin close to white with the hair and then when you go and dig into their roots you find out that they're really on the same side as us. Trust me and this goes for everyone----If and it not too much of a big if-----IF the lines are ever divided for whatever reason, the ones who are really minorities but are trying to pass as white, remember once you are found out, you will be standing on the same side as us. No amount of color or hair will save your butt! Just so you know! Be who you are and stop with the phony sh!t already. To me that just tells me that you're not really happy with your true heritage and that basically you're very sad inside. You can be a wonderful and beautiful person without the lies!

Answer 4

LOL... Good one!

I guess I can laugh because I am one of the "visible minorities", even though I don't mind anybody laughing at this politically correct word.

Yeah. Those "politically correct words" not so correct, eh?

According to the colour spectrum, white and black aren't colours. BTW, yellow (me) is...lol

Answer 5

I always wondered about that to? I have another question why are we Mexican Americans, black Americans and Latinos.
When you are a soldier fighting in the military. You are just an American soldier. when coming back I think with the world in the kind of shape it is in. Why are we trying to be divided.
When you have a soldier covering your butt do you ask are you black? Or are you a hispanic? come on guys, we are in this boat together. Do you know how many heroic men are mexicans and black in the military?

Answer 6

As far as I know, white people still have the majority. But not for long. Around 2040, people of color and hispanics will out number whites.

Answer 7

you do not make up most of the population where did you get that fact?

Answer 8

What race are you? Only Caucasians make up the majority in the US.

Answer 9

The white liberals in the media like you to appear oppressed and helpless so they can look down on you and feel that only they can bestow rights and opportunites upon you.

Answer 10

Because in important careers and institutions, you all are still minorities!