Social Structure

The term minority class refers to a group of people in a society who are smaller in number compared to the majority population. This group may differ from the majority on the basis of religion, language, culture, ethnicity, or social identity.
A minority class does not necessarily mean a group with less power, but often such groups may face social, economic, or political disadvantages. For example, religious minorities, linguistic minorities, or ethnic minorities are groups that have distinct identities and are fewer in number within a country or region.
Governments often provide special rights and protections to minority classes to ensure equality, preserve their culture, and protect them from discrimination.
Thus, a minority class is a smaller group in society that has distinct cultural, religious, or social characteristics different from the majority population.