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 process by which individuals move from one social class to another?

  1. Social Mobility

  2. Social Reproduction

  3. Social Closure

  4. Social Stratification
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Social Mobility refers to the movement of individuals, families, or groups between different social classes over time.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against a particular group of people based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Institutional Racism

  2. Structural Discrimination

  3. Systematic Oppression

  4. Group-Based Prejudice
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Explanation

Institutional racism refers to the systemic and ingrained patterns of discrimination that exist within institutions and structures, perpetuating racial inequalities and disadvantaging certain groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the denial of basic human rights and freedoms to individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other characteristics?

  1. Human Rights Violations

  2. Discrimination

  3. Social Injustice

  4. Systematic Oppression
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Explanation

Human rights violations involve the denial of fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the belief that one's own race, ethnicity, or culture is superior to others?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Racism

  4. Nationalism
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture and way of life is superior to all others, leading to prejudice and discrimination against those who are different.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against a particular group of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Institutional Homophobia

  2. LGBTQ+ Discrimination

  3. Heteronormativity

  4. Sexual Orientation Bias
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Institutional homophobia refers to the systemic and ingrained patterns of discrimination that exist within institutions and structures, perpetuating inequalities and disadvantaging LGBTQ+ individuals.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against a particular group of people based on their disability?

  1. Institutional Ableism

  2. Disability Discrimination

  3. Handicapism

  4. Physical Impairment Bias
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Explanation

Institutional ableism refers to the systemic and ingrained patterns of discrimination that exist within institutions and structures, perpetuating inequalities and disadvantaging individuals with disabilities.

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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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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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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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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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 process of moving out of poverty?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Economic mobility

  3. Upward mobility

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Social mobility, economic mobility, and upward mobility all refer to the process of moving out of poverty and improving one's socioeconomic status.

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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Explanation

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