Sociologists use the term for a group whose members are disadvantaged by physical or cultural characteristics, are subjected to unequal treatment by the controlling group, and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination.

Subordinate group

Explanation:

A subordinate group is a group that has less power or control than the dominant group even if the dominant group is not the majority of the population. This group is also called the marginalized group.

A subordinate group is usually singled out for unequal treatment and they regard themselves as objects of discrimination. They also experience a narrowing of opportunities (such as in education, wealth, success)

Thus we can say that the term subordinate group refers to a group whose members are disadvantaged by physical or cultural characteristics, are subjected to unequal treatment by the controlling group, and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination.