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 phenomenon where individuals from different racial backgrounds use different vocabulary or expressions?

  1. Racial lexicon

  2. Racial vocabulary

  3. Racial slang

  4. Racial idioms
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial lexicon refers to the differences in vocabulary or expressions used by individuals from different racial backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the idea that language can be used to create and maintain racial solidarity and unity?

  1. Racial unity

  2. Racial cohesion

  3. Racial harmony

  4. Racial understanding
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Explanation

Racial unity refers to the concept of bringing together individuals from different racial backgrounds to work towards common goals and promote a sense of solidarity and belonging.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals from different racial backgrounds use different nonverbal communication styles or gestures?

  1. Racial body language

  2. Racial nonverbal communication

  3. Racial gestures

  4. Racial facial expressions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial nonverbal communication refers to the differences in nonverbal communication styles or gestures used by individuals from different racial backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the idea that language can be used to promote racial justice and equality?

  1. Racial justice

  2. Racial equality

  3. Racial reconciliation

  4. Racial understanding
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Explanation

Racial justice refers to the concept of addressing and dismantling systems of racial oppression and discrimination, and promoting equity and justice for all.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which queer people are excluded from certain spaces or denied access to resources and opportunities?

  1. Queer Exclusion

  2. Queer Marginalization

  3. Queer Discrimination

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Queer Exclusion, Queer Marginalization, and Queer Discrimination all refer to the various ways in which queer people are denied access to spaces, resources, and opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of Disassortative Mating?

  1. Individuals with similar heights mating

  2. Individuals with different educational backgrounds mating

  3. Individuals with contrasting personalities mating

  4. Individuals with similar socioeconomic status mating
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Disassortative Mating occurs when individuals with different traits mate more frequently than expected by chance. An example would be individuals with different educational backgrounds mating.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the system of racial segregation and discrimination that was in place in South Africa from 1948 to 1994?

  1. Apartheid

  2. Jim Crow

  3. Segregation

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was in place in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. It was based on the idea that white people were superior to black people and that black people should be segregated from white people in all aspects of life.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the system of racial segregation that existed in the United States from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s?

  1. Jim Crow Laws

  2. Black Codes

  3. Segregation Laws

  4. Apartheid
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Explanation

Jim Crow Laws were a system of racial segregation that existed in the United States from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. These laws enforced racial segregation in public places, such as schools, restaurants, and transportation.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that the nation is superior to all other nations and should dominate them?

  1. Chauvinism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Jingoism

  4. Ultranationalism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ultranationalism is the belief that the nation is superior to all other nations and should dominate them. It is a more extreme form of nationalism that often leads to aggression and conflict.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate burden of environmental pollution and health risks faced by certain communities, often based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status?

  1. Environmental racism

  2. Environmental injustice

  3. Environmental inequality

  4. Environmental health disparities
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental injustice refers to the unfair distribution of environmental burdens, such as air pollution, among different population groups.

Multiple choice

The concept of 'political correctness' refers to:

  1. The use of language that is respectful and inclusive

  2. The use of language that is accurate and objective

  3. The use of language that is persuasive and effective

  4. The use of language that is grammatically correct
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Explanation

Political correctness refers to the use of language that is respectful and inclusive of all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

Multiple choice

The concept of 'hate speech' refers to:

  1. Language that is intended to incite violence or hatred against a particular group

  2. Language that is offensive or disrespectful

  3. Language that is inaccurate or misleading

  4. Language that is grammatically incorrect
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Explanation

Hate speech is language that is intended to incite violence or hatred against a particular group based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an underserved population?

  1. Low-income individuals

  2. Racial and ethnic minorities

  3. People with disabilities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Underserved populations are groups of people who face barriers to accessing education, employment, and other opportunities due to factors such as poverty, discrimination, or disability.

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of prejudice?

  1. Lack of education

  2. Negative stereotypes

  3. Fear of the unknown

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prejudice is often caused by a combination of factors, including lack of education, negative stereotypes, and fear of the unknown.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that one's own group is superior to all others?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Xenophobia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or group is superior to all others.