Which statement best reflects the difference between the term "minority" and "visible minority"?
A) A visible minority refers to non-white individuals.
B) A visible minority refers to all women and non-white people.
C) A visible minority refers to Aboriginal people.
D) A visible minority refers to a shorthand slang term for anyone who looks different than the norm.

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The term "minority" can refer to any group that is smaller in number than the majority. "Visible minority," on the other hand, specifically refers to individuals who identify as non-white and/or members of racialized groups who are easily recognizable based on physical characteristics.

Which Statement Best Reflects the Difference Between the Term "Minority