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 for the belief that all racial or ethnic groups are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Equality

  2. Equity

  3. Diversity

  4. Inclusion
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Explanation

Equality is the belief that all racial or ethnic groups are equal and should be treated with respect, regardless of their differences.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of valuing and celebrating the diversity of racial or ethnic groups in a society?

  1. Diversity

  2. Inclusion

  3. Multiculturalism

  4. Pluralism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Multiculturalism is the process of valuing and celebrating the diversity of racial or ethnic groups in a society, recognizing their unique contributions.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal opportunities and outcomes?

  1. Equity

  2. Inclusion

  3. Diversity

  4. Social justice
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Explanation

Equity is the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal opportunities and outcomes, regardless of their background.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of actively challenging racism and discrimination in society?

  1. Anti-racism

  2. Social justice

  3. Diversity

  4. Inclusion
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Explanation

Anti-racism is the process of actively challenging racism and discrimination in society, promoting racial equality and justice.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of creating policies and practices that address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Diversity management

  3. Racial justice

  4. Equity-based policymaking
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Explanation

Equity-based policymaking is the process of creating policies and practices that address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination on racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial healing

  2. Truth and reconciliation

  3. Reparations

  4. Historical reckoning
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Historical reckoning is the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination on racial or ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal power and influence?

  1. Racial justice

  2. Social justice

  3. Equity

  4. Inclusion
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Racial justice is the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal power and influence, and where racism and discrimination are eliminated.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial bias

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial stereotyping

  4. Racial prejudice
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial stereotyping refers to the tendency to attribute certain traits, behaviors, and roles to individuals based solely on their race or ethnicity, often leading to inaccurate and biased perceptions and evaluations.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals of one's own race or ethnicity over individuals of other races or ethnicities?

  1. In-group favoritism

  2. Out-group homogeneity

  3. Cross-racial bias

  4. Racial discrimination
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Explanation

In-group favoritism refers to the tendency to favor individuals who are perceived to be part of one's own group, which can lead to discrimination against individuals who are perceived to be part of other groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their gender and race simultaneously?

  1. Intersectionality

  2. Multiple discrimination

  3. Double jeopardy

  4. Compound discrimination
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Explanation

Intersectionality refers to the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their gender and race simultaneously, recognizing that these identities intersect and can lead to unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the concentration of poverty and educational disadvantage in certain geographic areas?

  1. Educational segregation

  2. Concentrated poverty

  3. Spatial inequality

  4. Educational apartheid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Concentrated poverty refers to the concentration of poverty and educational disadvantage in specific geographic areas, often leading to a lack of resources, poor housing conditions, and limited access to quality education.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which schools reinforce and perpetuate existing social inequalities?

  1. Educational stratification

  2. Social reproduction

  3. Educational inequality

  4. School segregation
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Explanation

Social reproduction refers to the process by which schools reinforce and perpetuate existing social inequalities, often through tracking, standardized testing, and other mechanisms that sort students into different social classes and occupational categories.

Multiple choice

Which theory suggests that the spatial distribution of educational resources and opportunities is influenced by historical processes of racial segregation and discrimination?

  1. The theory of spatial mismatch

  2. The theory of educational triage

  3. The theory of educational apartheid

  4. The theory of racialized space
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Explanation

The theory of racialized space suggests that the spatial distribution of educational resources and opportunities is influenced by historical processes of racial segregation and discrimination, resulting in the concentration of educational disadvantage in certain geographic areas.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which students from marginalized backgrounds are pushed out of school or denied access to quality education?

  1. Educational pushout

  2. School dropout

  3. Truancy

  4. Suspension and expulsion
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Explanation

Educational pushout refers to the process by which students from marginalized backgrounds are pushed out of school or denied access to quality education, often through discriminatory practices, harsh discipline policies, and a lack of support.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the idea that schools should be safe and welcoming spaces for all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability?

  1. Inclusive education

  2. Safe schools

  3. Anti-bullying policies

  4. Trauma-informed education
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Explanation

Inclusive education refers to the idea that schools should be safe and welcoming spaces for all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, often through policies and practices that promote equity and diversity.