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 were some of the challenges that Asian Americans faced in your local area?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Segregation

  3. Violence

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Asian Americans faced discrimination, segregation, violence, and other challenges in your local area.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that Asian Americans still face in your local area?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Segregation

  3. Violence

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Asian Americans still face discrimination, segregation, violence, and other challenges in your local area.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards?

  1. Environmental Racism

  2. Environmental Inequality

  3. Environmental Disparities

  4. Environmental Segregation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental racism refers to the systemic and intentional placement of polluting industries and hazardous waste sites in or near minority and low-income communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on minority and low-income communities?

  1. Environmental Injustice

  2. Environmental Inequality

  3. Environmental Disparities

  4. Environmental Segregation
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Explanation

Environmental injustice refers to the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on minority and low-income communities, resulting in adverse health and environmental impacts.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the social and spatial processes that create and maintain inequalities for people with disabilities?

  1. Disablism

  2. Ableism

  3. Marginalization

  4. Exclusion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ableism refers to the systemic discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities, resulting in social and spatial barriers that limit their opportunities and participation.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the spatial segregation of people with disabilities from mainstream society?

  1. Institutionalization

  2. Spatial Segregation

  3. Social Exclusion

  4. Isolation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Spatial segregation refers to the physical separation of people with disabilities from mainstream society, often resulting in limited access to education, employment, and social activities.

Multiple choice

What are the negative aspects of nationalism?

  1. It can lead to wars and conflict

  2. It can promote discrimination and racism

  3. It can lead to the suppression of minority cultures

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Nationalism can also have a number of negative aspects. It can lead to wars and conflict, promote discrimination and racism, and lead to the suppression of minority cultures.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people with disabilities experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Ableism

  2. Disablism

  3. Handicapism

  4. Institutionalization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ableism is a term used to describe the ways in which people with disabilities experience oppression and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people of color experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. White privilege
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Racism is a term used to describe the ways in which people of color experience oppression and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of racism?

  1. Individual racism

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Cultural racism

  4. Reverse racism
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Explanation

Reverse racism is not a type of racism, although it is often discussed in relation to racism.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people from different cultures experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Cultural imperialism

  4. Orientalism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Xenophobia is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different cultures experience oppression and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of xenophobia?

  1. Fear of foreigners

  2. Discrimination against foreigners

  3. Violence against foreigners

  4. Accommodation of foreigners
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Explanation

Accommodation of foreigners is not a type of xenophobia, although it is often discussed in relation to xenophobia.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people from different socioeconomic classes experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Classism

  2. Poverty

  3. Inequality

  4. Exploitation
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Explanation

Classism is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different socioeconomic classes experience oppression and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate environmental burdens and health risks faced by Indigenous communities?

  1. Environmental racism

  2. Climate injustice

  3. Indigenous environmental injustice

  4. Environmental inequality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Indigenous environmental injustice refers specifically to the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by Indigenous peoples due to environmental degradation and climate change.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that government should promote racial equality?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Racial profiling

  3. Segregation

  4. White supremacy
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Explanation

Affirmative action is a set of policies and practices designed to eliminate unlawful discrimination between racial groups.