The sociological sense of a minority implies:

A. Relative disadvantage
B. Sense of group solidarity
C. Feeling of togetherness and belonging
D. A common ascriptive identity

Only A, B and C

The correct answer is Option 1: Only A, B and C.

Statement A: Relative disadvantage — Correct. A minority in the sociological sense is identified not merely by its numerical size but also by its relative disadvantage. Groups that are small in number but do not experience disadvantage are generally not regarded as minorities in the sociological sense.

Statement B: Sense of group solidarity — Correct. Members of a sociological minority form a collectivity characterised by a strong sense of group solidarity, which is often strengthened by shared experiences of prejudice and discrimination.

Statement C: Feeling of togetherness and belonging — Correct. A sociological minority is marked by a feeling of togetherness and belonging among its members, reflecting their collective identity.

Statement D: A common ascriptive identity — Incorrect. An ascriptive identity is an identity that a person acquires by birth or involuntarily, such as religion, caste, ethnicity, race, language, or gender. Although many minorities may share an ascriptive identity, having a common ascriptive identity is not a defining characteristic of a minority in the sociological sense. A sociological minority is defined by its relative disadvantage and the existence of a collectivity marked by group solidarity and a feeling of togetherness and belonging.