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 for the practice of separating people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Redlining
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial segregation refers to the separation of people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities, often through discriminatory practices and policies.

Multiple choice

What was the practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition called?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial redlining was the practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition, often resulting in segregation and disinvestment.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of steering prospective homebuyers to certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial steering is the practice of steering prospective homebuyers to certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity, often resulting in segregation and limiting housing choices.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of creating separate neighborhoods or communities for different racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Redlining
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial segregation refers to the practice of creating separate neighborhoods or communities for different racial or ethnic groups, often through discriminatory practices and policies.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using legal agreements or contracts to restrict the sale or rental of property to certain racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial covenants were legal agreements or contracts used to restrict the sale or rental of property to certain racial or ethnic groups, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of limiting the number of housing units available to a particular racial or ethnic group in a given area?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Zoning
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial zoning is the practice of limiting the number of housing units available to a particular racial or ethnic group in a given area, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of denying access to certain neighborhoods or communities based on race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial Steering

  2. Racial Redlining

  3. Racial Covenants

  4. Racial Exclusion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial exclusion is the practice of denying access to certain neighborhoods or communities based on race or ethnicity, often resulting in segregation and discrimination in housing.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of creating physical barriers, such as walls or fences, to separate different racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Segregation

  2. Racial Integration

  3. Racial Zoning

  4. Racial Apartheid
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial apartheid is the practice of creating physical barriers, such as walls or fences, to separate different racial or ethnic groups, often resulting in segregation and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on certain communities, often based on race or socioeconomic status?

  1. Environmental racism

  2. Environmental injustice

  3. Environmental inequality

  4. All of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental racism, environmental injustice, and environmental inequality are all terms used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on certain communities.

Multiple choice

In the early days of cinema, people of color were often portrayed in stereotypical and demeaning roles. What was the term used to describe these stereotypical portrayals?

  1. Yellowface

  2. Blackface

  3. Redface

  4. Brownface
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Blackface was a common practice in early cinema, where white actors would darken their skin and exaggerate stereotypical features to portray African American characters.

Multiple choice

The term "whitewashing" refers to the practice of casting white actors in roles that were originally written for characters of color. Which recent film faced criticism for whitewashing its cast?

  1. The Last Airbender

  2. Exodus: Gods and Kings

  3. Ghost in the Shell

  4. Aloha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ghost in the Shell (2017) was criticized for casting Scarlett Johansson in the lead role, which was originally written for a Japanese character.

Multiple choice

The term "colorblind casting" refers to the practice of casting actors without regard to their race or ethnicity. What is the main argument in favor of colorblind casting?

  1. It promotes meritocracy and allows the best actors to be cast regardless of their race or ethnicity.

  2. It helps to break down stereotypes and prejudices by presenting a more realistic representation of society.

  3. It allows filmmakers to explore universal themes and stories that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Proponents of colorblind casting argue that it promotes meritocracy, breaks down stereotypes, and allows filmmakers to explore universal themes that resonate with diverse audiences.

Multiple choice

The term "model minority" is often used to describe which racial group in the United States?

  1. African Americans

  2. Asian Americans

  3. Hispanic Americans

  4. Native Americans
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term "model minority" is often used to describe Asian Americans, referring to the stereotype that they are hardworking, intelligent, and successful.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the spatial distribution of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. LGBTQ+ clustering

  2. LGBTQ+ segregation

  3. LGBTQ+ concentration

  4. LGBTQ+ ghettoization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

LGBTQ+ clustering refers to the tendency for LGBTQ+ people to live in close proximity to one another.

Multiple choice

What term is used to describe the practice of excluding or marginalizing individuals based on their race or ethnicity in the fashion industry?

  1. Colorism

  2. Racism

  3. Discrimination

  4. Exclusion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racism refers to the systemic discrimination and prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity. It has been a persistent issue in the fashion industry, leading to the exclusion and marginalization of certain racial groups.