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 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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D Correct answer
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 housing based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Housing discrimination

  2. Real estate discrimination

  3. Discrimination in housing

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Housing discrimination, real estate discrimination, and discrimination in housing are all terms used to describe the practice of denying individuals access to housing 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

Which social class is most likely to have a more religious view of death?

  1. Upper class

  2. Middle class

  3. Working class

  4. Lower class
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Explanation

The lower class is more likely to have a more religious view of death due to their experience with death and dying.

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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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 'beauty privilege' refers to:

  1. The advantages and opportunities that people with attractive physical features enjoy

  2. The disadvantages and discrimination that people with unattractive physical features experience

  3. The idea that beauty is equally distributed across all social groups

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Beauty privilege refers to the social advantages and opportunities that people with attractive physical features enjoy, such as better job prospects, higher incomes, and more favorable treatment in various social contexts.

Multiple choice

The concept of 'body neutrality' refers to:

  1. Accepting and appreciating your body as it is

  2. Constantly striving to improve your appearance

  3. Focusing on health and well-being rather than appearance

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Body neutrality is the practice of accepting and appreciating your body as it is, without judgment or a desire to change it.

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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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.