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 population group is most likely to experience health disparities?

  1. White Americans

  2. African Americans

  3. Hispanic Americans

  4. Asian Americans
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B Correct answer
Explanation

African Americans are the population group most likely to experience health disparities in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Homophobia

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racism, sexism, and homophobia are all forms of systematic discrimination that target specific groups of people based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation, respectively.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a more just and equitable society?

  1. Social justice

  2. Human rights

  3. Equity

  4. Diversity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Social justice is the process of creating a more just and equitable society by addressing issues such as poverty, discrimination, and inequality.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that all people are equal and deserve the same rights and opportunities?

  1. Human rights

  2. Social justice

  3. Equity

  4. Diversity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a more inclusive and welcoming society for all people?

  1. Diversity

  2. Inclusion

  3. Equity

  4. Social justice
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Inclusion is the process of creating a more inclusive and welcoming society for all people, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a more equitable society, where everyone has the same opportunities and resources?

  1. Equity

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Social justice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Equity is the process of creating a more equitable society, where everyone has the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that all people should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences?

  1. Human dignity

  2. Social justice

  3. Equity

  4. Diversity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Human dignity is the belief that all people should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a more just and equitable world for all people?

  1. Global justice

  2. Social justice

  3. Human rights

  4. Equity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Global justice is the process of creating a more just and equitable world for all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or any other status.

Multiple choice

Which type of victim is characterized by their victimization as a result of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other social identity?

  1. Hate Crime Victim

  2. Vulnerable Victim

  3. Situational Victim

  4. Lifestyle Victim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hate crime victims are those who are targeted for victimization based on their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other social identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate environmental burdens faced by marginalized communities?

  1. Environmental racism

  2. Environmental discrimination

  3. Environmental inequality

  4. Environmental injustice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental racism is the term used to describe the disproportionate environmental burdens faced by marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, due to systemic racism and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of siting polluting facilities in or near marginalized communities?

  1. Environmental dumping

  2. Environmental racism

  3. Environmental inequality

  4. Environmental injustice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental dumping is the term used to describe the practice of siting polluting facilities in or near marginalized communities, often due to systemic racism and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own nation is superior to others?

  1. Chauvinism

  2. Jingoism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Ethnocentrism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chauvinism refers to the belief that one's own nation or group is superior to others and should be dominant.

Multiple choice

What is environmental racism?

  1. The intentional placement of polluting industries near minority communities

  2. The unequal distribution of environmental hazards due to race

  3. The discrimination against people of color in environmental decision-making

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental racism encompasses various forms of discrimination and inequality related to race and ethnicity in environmental policies, practices, and outcomes.

Multiple choice

Which communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental racism?

  1. Low-income communities

  2. Communities of color

  3. Indigenous communities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Climate change and environmental racism intersect to create a disproportionate burden on marginalized communities, including low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities.

Multiple choice

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of adolescent obesity?

  1. Non-Hispanic white

  2. Non-Hispanic black

  3. Hispanic

  4. American Indian/Alaska Native
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-Hispanic black adolescents have the highest rate of obesity among all racial/ethnic groups.