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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

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to healthcare services based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Healthcare discrimination

  2. Medical discrimination

  3. Sexual orientation discrimination

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Healthcare discrimination, medical discrimination, and sexual orientation discrimination are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to healthcare services based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to employment, housing, or other opportunities based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Employment discrimination

  2. Housing discrimination

  3. Discrimination in public accommodations

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Employment discrimination, housing discrimination, and discrimination in public accommodations are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to employment, housing, or other opportunities based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to public services or benefits based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Public services discrimination

  2. Government discrimination

  3. Discrimination in public services

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Public services discrimination, government discrimination, and discrimination in public services are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to public services or benefits based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, and stores, based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Discrimination in public accommodations

  2. Public accommodations discrimination

  3. Discrimination in public places

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination in public accommodations, public accommodations discrimination, and discrimination in public places are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, and stores, based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to healthcare services based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Healthcare discrimination

  2. Medical discrimination

  3. Discrimination in healthcare

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Healthcare discrimination, medical discrimination, and discrimination in healthcare are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to healthcare services based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic and institutionalized oppression of a particular group based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Sexism

  4. Institutionalized oppression
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Institutionalized oppression refers to the systematic and ingrained discrimination against a particular group, often embedded in societal structures, policies, and practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of recognizing and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and racism on indigenous peoples?

  1. Decolonization

  2. Reconciliation

  3. Reparations

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Decolonization, reconciliation, and reparations are all processes aimed at addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and racism on indigenous peoples.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Homophobia

  2. Transphobia

  3. Biphobia

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are all terms used to describe the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.

Multiple choice

What is the crime of genocide?

  1. The intentional killing of a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

  2. The intentional causing of serious bodily or mental harm to a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

  3. The intentional destruction of a group of people's property based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The crime of genocide is defined as the intentional killing of a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality, or the intentional causing of serious bodily or mental harm to a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality, or the intentional destruction of a group of people's property based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which marginalized castes seek to create a more just and equitable society by addressing the root causes of caste-based discrimination?

  1. Caste abolition

  2. Caste eradication

  3. Caste annihilation

  4. Caste liberation
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Explanation

Caste annihilation refers to the process by which marginalized castes seek to create a more just and equitable society by addressing the root causes of caste-based discrimination.

Multiple choice

The concept of 'occupational segregation' refers to:

  1. The concentration of certain occupations within specific demographic groups

  2. The separation of different occupations into distinct social classes

  3. The division of labor based on skill and expertise

  4. The clustering of jobs in particular geographic areas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Occupational segregation refers to the phenomenon where certain occupations are disproportionately held by members of particular demographic groups, such as women, minorities, or immigrants.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic exclusion or marginalization of a particular group of people from opportunities or resources based on their language?

  1. Linguistic discrimination

  2. Language deprivation

  3. Language segregation

  4. Language genocide
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Explanation

Linguistic discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their language, often resulting in their exclusion from opportunities or resources.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of becoming aware of and challenging the ways in which language can be used to discriminate against individuals or groups?

  1. Critical language awareness

  2. Language sensitivity

  3. Language justice

  4. Language equity
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Explanation

Critical language awareness refers to the process of becoming aware of and critically examining the ways in which language can be used to construct and maintain social inequalities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the use of language to promote social justice and equality for all individuals?

  1. Social justice language

  2. Equity-oriented language

  3. Inclusive language

  4. Transformative language
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Social justice language refers to the use of language to promote social justice and equality for all individuals, often by challenging systems of oppression and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of historical bias?

  1. National bias

  2. Religious bias

  3. Class bias

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Historians are aware of a variety of biases that can influence the way that they interpret the past. These biases can include national bias, religious bias, class bias, and gender bias. Historians must be aware of these biases and take steps to avoid them in their work.