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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

Which term is used to describe the social and political categorization of people based on perceived differences in physical appearance, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features?

  1. Race

  2. Ethnicity

  3. Nationality

  4. Culture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Race is a social construct used to categorize people based on perceived physical differences.

Multiple choice

What is the largest racial group in the United States, according to the 2020 census?

  1. White

  2. Black or African American

  3. Hispanic or Latino

  4. Asian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

As of the 2020 census, the largest racial group in the United States is White, comprising approximately 60% of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of assigning people to different racial or ethnic categories?

  1. Racial Profiling

  2. Ethnic Profiling

  3. Racial Classification

  4. Ethnic Classification
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial classification refers to the process of assigning people to different racial categories.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular racial or ethnic group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Racism is the systematic discrimination against a particular racial or ethnic group.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the belief that all races and ethnicities are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Anti-Racism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Anti-Racism refers to the belief that all races and ethnicities are equal and should be treated with respect.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination?

  1. Racial Reconciliation

  2. Racial Healing

  3. Racial Justice

  4. Racial Equity
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial Justice refers to the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the fair and just distribution of resources, opportunities, and power among different racial and ethnic groups?

  1. Racial Reconciliation

  2. Racial Healing

  3. Racial Justice

  4. Racial Equity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial Equity refers to the fair and just distribution of resources, opportunities, and power among different racial and ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

What is discrimination?

  1. The unfair treatment of a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.

  2. The prejudice or bias against a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.

  3. The act of denying a person or group their rights or opportunities.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics. It can include prejudice or bias against a person or group, as well as the act of denying a person or group their rights or opportunities.

Multiple choice

What is prejudice?

  1. The unfair treatment of a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.

  2. The prejudice or bias against a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.

  3. The act of denying a person or group their rights or opportunities.

  4. None of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Prejudice is the prejudice or bias against a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics. It is often based on stereotypes and misconceptions about a particular group of people.

Multiple choice

Despite the abolition of slavery, what forms of discrimination and segregation continued to exist in the United States?

  1. Jim Crow laws

  2. Redlining

  3. Poll taxes

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Despite the abolition of slavery, various forms of discrimination and segregation continued to exist in the United States, including Jim Crow laws, redlining, and poll taxes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that people with disabilities are often seen as less beautiful than people without disabilities?

  1. Disability Discrimination

  2. Disability Stigma

  3. Disability Prejudice

  4. Disability Bias
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Disability stigma is the idea that people with disabilities are less beautiful than people without disabilities, and that they are therefore less worthy of respect and dignity.

Multiple choice

What are the different types of hate speech?

  1. Racial hate speech

  2. Religious hate speech

  3. Gender-based hate speech

  4. Sexual orientation-based hate speech

  5. Disability-based hate speech

  6. All of the above.
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F Correct answer
Explanation

Hate speech can be based on a variety of factors, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of hate speech?

  1. Calling someone a racial slur.

  2. Telling someone that they should go back to their own country.

  3. Making fun of someone's religion.

  4. Threatening to harm someone because of their sexual orientation.

  5. All of the above.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Hate speech can take many forms, including calling someone a racial slur, telling someone that they should go back to their own country, making fun of someone's religion, and threatening to harm someone because of their sexual orientation.

Multiple choice

The concept of ___ refers to the idea that individuals should have equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of their social background or circumstances.

  1. Equality of Opportunity

  2. Social Mobility

  3. Economic Justice

  4. Fairness
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Equality of Opportunity is a fundamental principle of economic justice. It advocates for equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and other resources, ensuring that individuals have the chance to succeed regardless of their background.