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 practice of treating people differently based on their race?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Discrimination is the practice of treating people differently based on their race.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the fear or hatred of foreigners?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Institutional racism is the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Resistance is the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that all races are equal?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Anti-racism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Anti-racism is the belief that all races are equal.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Integration is the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

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

Segregation is the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. White supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

White supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Black supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Black supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Asian supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Asian supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Hispanic supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hispanic supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Native American supremacy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Native American supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Pacific Islander supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pacific Islander supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe discrimination against individuals based on their age?

  1. Ageism

  2. Racism

  3. Sexism

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

Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on a person's age. It can be expressed in negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards individuals of a certain age group.