Social Science ยท Civics Polity

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 term used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities?

  1. Environmental Inequality

  2. Environmental Injustice

  3. Environmental Racism

  4. Environmental Disparities
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental racism refers specifically to the systemic discrimination that leads to disproportionate environmental burdens for marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

What is one way individuals can challenge stereotypes and biases that contribute to environmental racism?

  1. Educating themselves and others about the issue

  2. Speaking out against racism and discrimination

  3. Supporting organizations that work to promote diversity and inclusion

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Individuals can challenge stereotypes and biases that contribute to environmental racism by educating themselves and others about the issue, speaking out against racism and discrimination, supporting organizations that work to promote diversity and inclusion, and other forms of anti-racism activism.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of food resources among different social groups?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Food apartheid

  3. Food sovereignty

  4. Food justice
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Explanation

Food apartheid refers to the systematic exclusion of certain communities from access to healthy and affordable food.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of food within a household?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Food apartheid

  3. Food sovereignty

  4. Intra-household food inequality
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Explanation

Intra-household food inequality refers to the unequal distribution of food within a household, often based on gender, age, or social status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of food resources between countries?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Food apartheid

  3. Food sovereignty

  4. Global food inequality
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Explanation

Global food inequality refers to the unequal distribution of food resources between countries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following factors has been found to influence voter behavior based on race and ethnicity?

  1. Personal experiences with discrimination

  2. Political ideology

  3. Socioeconomic status

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Research suggests that personal experiences with discrimination, political ideology, and socioeconomic status can all influence voter behavior based on race and ethnicity.

Multiple choice

In the United States, which racial or ethnic group has historically had the lowest voter turnout?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanic Americans

  3. Asian Americans

  4. White Americans
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A Correct answer
Explanation

African Americans have historically had the lowest voter turnout among racial or ethnic groups in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where voters tend to support candidates of their own race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial polarization

  2. Ethnic solidarity

  3. In-group bias

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial polarization, ethnic solidarity, and in-group bias are all terms used to describe the phenomenon where voters tend to support candidates of their own race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following has been found to be a factor in the racial gap in voter turnout?

  1. Discrimination at polling places

  2. Lack of access to transportation

  3. Lower levels of political knowledge

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Discrimination at polling places, lack of access to transportation, and lower levels of political knowledge have all been found to be factors in the racial gap in voter turnout.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where voters are more likely to support candidates who share their racial or ethnic identity?

  1. Racial affinity

  2. Ethnic solidarity

  3. In-group bias

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial affinity, ethnic solidarity, and in-group bias are all terms used to describe the phenomenon where voters are more likely to support candidates who share their racial or ethnic identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in drawing electoral district boundaries?

  1. Racial gerrymandering

  2. Ethnic gerrymandering

  3. Majority-minority districts

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Racial gerrymandering is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in drawing electoral district boundaries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following has been found to be a factor in the racial gap in political participation?

  1. Discrimination in the political process

  2. Lower levels of political efficacy

  3. Lack of resources

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Discrimination in the political process, lower levels of political efficacy, and lack of resources have all been found to be factors in the racial gap in political participation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following has been found to be a factor in the racial gap in voter registration?

  1. Discrimination in the voter registration process

  2. Lack of access to voter registration information

  3. Lower levels of political knowledge

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Discrimination in the voter registration process, lack of access to voter registration information, and lower levels of political knowledge have all been found to be factors in the racial gap in voter registration.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible to vote?

  1. Racial discrimination

  2. Ethnic discrimination

  3. Voter suppression

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Voter suppression is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible to vote.

Multiple choice

What is the primary concern of Critical Race Theory in relation to rights?

  1. Racial Justice

  2. Economic Equality

  3. Environmental Sustainability

  4. Gender Discrimination
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Explanation

Critical Race Theory examines the role of race and racism in shaping legal and social systems, advocating for the recognition and protection of the rights of marginalized racial groups.