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Social Inequality and Discrimination

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Social inequality and discrimination involve the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on race, class, or gender. These concepts are frequently tested in UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions helps clarify key sociological theories and structural challenges.

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Social Inequality and Discrimination Questions

Multiple choice

What is the role of race and ethnicity in sentencing?

  1. Race and ethnicity should not be considered in sentencing.

  2. Race and ethnicity should be considered in sentencing only if it is relevant to the crime.

  3. Race and ethnicity should be considered in sentencing only if it is relevant to the offender's background.

  4. Race and ethnicity should be considered in sentencing regardless of whether it is relevant to the crime or the offender's background.
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Race and ethnicity should not be considered in sentencing because it is a form of discrimination. It is unfair to sentence someone more harshly simply because of their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different population groups?

  1. Health disparities.

  2. Health inequalities.

  3. Health inequities.

  4. All of the above.
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Health disparities, health inequalities, and health inequities are all terms used to describe the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different population groups. These terms are often used interchangeably, although some experts may emphasize different aspects of the issue.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that older people are less capable than younger people?

  1. Ageism

  2. Elder abuse

  3. Senilism

  4. Geriatrics
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Ageism is a form of discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, typically against older people.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the movement of individuals or groups between different social classes?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social class

  4. Social hierarchy
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Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different social classes, either upward or downward.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which individuals move from one social stratum to another?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social conflict
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Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals from one social stratum to another. This can be either upward mobility (moving to a higher social stratum) or downward mobility (moving to a lower social stratum).

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which social inequality is passed down from one generation to the next?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Intergenerational transmission of inequality
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Intergenerational transmission of inequality refers to the process by which social inequality is passed down from one generation to the next. This can occur through a variety of mechanisms, such as the inheritance of wealth and property, the unequal distribution of educational opportunities, and the discrimination against certain social groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which individuals are socialized into the values and beliefs of their social class?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation
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Socialization refers to the process by which individuals are socialized into the values and beliefs of their social class. This process begins in childhood and continues throughout the lifespan. Socialization helps to create a sense of shared identity among members of a social class and to transmit the values and beliefs of that class to future generations.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which individuals move from one social class to another?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Class mobility
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Class mobility refers to the process by which individuals move from one social class to another. This can be either upward mobility (moving to a higher social class) or downward mobility (moving to a lower social class).

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate representation of girls of color in the juvenile justice system?

  1. The School-to-Prison Pipeline

  2. The Gender Gap

  3. The Racial Disparity

  4. The Juvenile Justice Gender Bias
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Explanation

The Juvenile Justice Gender Bias refers to the systemic overrepresentation of girls of color in the juvenile justice system, often due to factors such as implicit bias, discriminatory policies, and lack of gender-responsive programming.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an intersectional approach to juvenile justice?

  1. Providing culturally competent services to girls of color

  2. Offering trauma-informed care for girls who have experienced sexual abuse and racial discrimination

  3. Diverting girls of color from the juvenile justice system into community-based programs

  4. All of the above
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Intersectional approaches to juvenile justice include providing culturally competent services to girls of color, offering trauma-informed care for girls who have experienced sexual abuse and racial discrimination, and diverting girls of color from the juvenile justice system into community-based programs.

Multiple choice

What is affirmative action?

  1. A set of policies and practices designed to eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunity

  2. A form of discrimination that favors certain groups over others

  3. A government program that provides financial assistance to low-income families

  4. A law that prohibits discrimination based on religion
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Affirmative action refers to policies and practices aimed at eliminating discrimination and promoting equal opportunity for historically marginalized groups.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that aims to reduce discrimination?

  1. Anti-discrimination laws

  2. Affirmative action programs

  3. Equal opportunity employment policies

  4. All of the above
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Anti-discrimination laws, affirmative action programs, and equal opportunity employment policies are all examples of social policies designed to reduce discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of social stratification?

  1. Class

  2. Race

  3. Gender

  4. Age
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Age is not a dimension of social stratification, as it is not a socially constructed category that is used to rank individuals in society.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of excluding or marginalizing individuals based on their body size?

  1. Body shaming

  2. Body neutrality

  3. Body positivity

  4. Body acceptance
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Body shaming refers to the practice of criticizing, mocking, or discriminating against individuals based on their body size or appearance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common form of racial discrimination?

  1. Redlining

  2. Affirmative action

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Hate crimes
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Explanation

Affirmative action is a policy that aims to increase opportunities for members of historically disadvantaged groups. It is not a form of racial discrimination.