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 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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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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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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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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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

How do coming-of-age rituals promote social cohesion and unity?

  1. They bring people together to celebrate and witness the transition

  2. They reinforce shared values and beliefs

  3. They create a sense of community and belonging

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Coming-of-age rituals promote social cohesion and unity in several ways. They bring people together to celebrate and witness the transition of an individual from childhood to adulthood. They also reinforce shared values and beliefs by demonstrating the importance of following cultural traditions and expectations. Additionally, coming-of-age rituals create a sense of community and belonging, as they involve the participation of family, friends, and the wider community.

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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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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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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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 the term used to describe the study of the relationship between engineering artifacts and the social and cultural context in which they are created and used?

  1. Engineering sociology

  2. Engineering anthropology

  3. Engineering history

  4. Engineering ethics
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Explanation

Engineering anthropology is a field that examines the relationship between engineering artifacts and the social and cultural context in which they are created and used, exploring the impact of technology on society and vice versa.

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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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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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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of housing discrimination?

  1. Redlining

  2. Blockbusting

  3. Steering

  4. Fair housing
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Explanation

Fair housing is not a type of housing discrimination, but rather a set of laws and policies that prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate burden of environmental health risks faced by tribal communities?

  1. Environmental injustice

  2. Health disparity

  3. Environmental racism

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The terms environmental injustice, health disparity, and environmental racism are all used to describe the disproportionate burden of environmental health risks faced by tribal communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning stereotypical or generalized characteristics to an entire racial or ethnic group?

  1. Cultural Appropriation

  2. Racial Profiling

  3. Essentialism

  4. Tokenism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Essentialism is the belief that a particular group of people share a set of inherent and unchanging characteristics based solely on their race or ethnicity.