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

Which concept refers to the belief that all individuals should have equal opportunities to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances?

  1. Social Justice

  2. Equality of Opportunity

  3. Fairness

  4. Equity
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Explanation

Social justice encompasses the pursuit of a just and equitable society where all individuals have equal opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of discrimination in sports?

  1. A team refusing to sign a player because of their race.

  2. A coach benching a player because they are not performing well.

  3. A fan booing a player because they made a mistake.

  4. A player being paid less than their teammates because they are a woman.
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Explanation

Discrimination in sports can take many forms, including refusing to sign players, benching players, booing players, and paying players less than their teammates because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or other factors.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities?

  1. Climate Justice

  2. Environmental Injustice

  3. Environmental Racism

  4. Ecological Apartheid
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Racism refers to the systemic and intentional placement of hazardous facilities, waste sites, and polluting industries in or near minority and low-income communities, resulting in disproportionate environmental burdens and health risks.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, such as low-income communities and communities of color?

  1. Climate Injustice

  2. Environmental Inequity

  3. Climate Apartheid

  4. Ecological Disparities
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Explanation

Climate Injustice refers to the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, who often have fewer resources and less capacity to adapt to its effects. This includes communities of color, low-income communities, and indigenous communities, among others.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the use of language to express prejudice or discrimination against a particular group of people?

  1. Linguistic discrimination

  2. Hate speech

  3. Discourse analysis

  4. Language ideology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hate speech is a form of expression that attacks a person or group on the basis of attributes such as race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the use of language to exclude or marginalize certain groups of people?

  1. Out-group language

  2. In-group language

  3. Political correctness

  4. Discourse analysis
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Explanation

Out-group language refers to the use of language to exclude or marginalize certain groups of people, often portraying them in negative or stereotypical ways.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic and unfair differences in health outcomes between different population groups?

  1. Health disparities

  2. Health inequalities

  3. Health inequities

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Health inequities are the systematic and unfair differences in health outcomes between different population groups that are avoidable and unjust.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of casting actors based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Colorblind casting

  2. Racial stereotyping

  3. Ethnic stereotyping

  4. Tokenism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tokenism is the practice of casting a small number of actors from a minority group in order to create the appearance of diversity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of writing plays that focus on the experiences of a particular race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial realism

  2. Ethnic realism

  3. Cultural realism

  4. Social realism
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Explanation

Racial realism is the practice of writing plays that focus on the experiences of a particular race or ethnicity, often in a way that is critical of the dominant culture.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities?

  1. Cross-racial casting

  2. Cross-ethnic casting

  3. Colorblind casting

  4. Non-traditional casting
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Explanation

Cross-racial casting is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Color-conscious casting

  2. Racially sensitive casting

  3. Ethnically sensitive casting

  4. Culturally sensitive casting
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Explanation

Color-conscious casting is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive?

  1. Racial stereotyping

  2. Ethnic stereotyping

  3. Cultural stereotyping

  4. Social stereotyping
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Explanation

Racial stereotyping is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading?

  1. Racial inaccuracy

  2. Ethnic inaccuracy

  3. Cultural inaccuracy

  4. Social inaccuracy
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Explanation

Racial inaccuracy is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Racial sensitivity

  2. Ethnic sensitivity

  3. Cultural sensitivity

  4. Social sensitivity
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Explanation

Racial sensitivity is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive?

  1. Racial insensitivity

  2. Ethnic insensitivity

  3. Cultural insensitivity

  4. Social insensitivity
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Explanation

Racial insensitivity is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.