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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 practice of using algorithms and data analysis to predict an individual's likelihood of committing a crime, often based on race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial Profiling

  2. Predictive Policing

  3. Implicit Bias

  4. Mass Incarceration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Predictive Policing is the practice of using algorithms and data analysis to predict an individual's likelihood of committing a crime, often based on race or ethnicity. This practice has been criticized for its discriminatory impact and its potential to exacerbate racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system?

  1. Diversion Programs

  2. Implicit Bias Training

  3. Increased Diversity in the Judicial System

  4. Cash Bail
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cash bail contributes to racial disparities in the criminal justice system by creating a wealth-based barrier to pretrial release. Diversion programs, implicit bias training, and increased diversity in the judicial system are all strategies to reduce these disparities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using excessive force by law enforcement, often against people of color?

  1. Police Brutality

  2. Racial Profiling

  3. Implicit Bias

  4. Mass Incarceration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Police Brutality is the practice of using excessive force by law enforcement, often against people of color. This practice has been a major source of tension and conflict between law enforcement and communities of color.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using racial slurs or other racially offensive language by law enforcement?

  1. Racial Profiling

  2. Police Brutality

  3. Racial Harassment

  4. Implicit Bias
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial Harassment is the practice of using racial slurs or other racially offensive language by law enforcement. This practice creates a hostile and intimidating environment for people of color and undermines trust in law enforcement.

Multiple choice

What is the most common definition of mixed-race identity?

  1. An individual who has one parent of one race and one parent of another race.

  2. An individual who identifies with more than one racial group.

  3. An individual who is perceived by others to be of mixed race.

  4. An individual who experiences discrimination or prejudice based on their mixed-race identity.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The most common definition of mixed-race identity is an individual who has one parent of one race and one parent of another race.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common experience of mixed-race individuals?

  1. Feeling a sense of belonging to multiple racial groups.

  2. Experiencing discrimination or prejudice from both racial groups.

  3. Feeling pressure to choose one racial identity over another.

  4. Feeling a sense of isolation or alienation from both racial groups.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling a sense of belonging to multiple racial groups is not a common experience of mixed-race individuals. In fact, many mixed-race individuals feel pressure to choose one racial identity over another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying with more than one racial group?

  1. Multiracial identity

  2. Mixed-race identity

  3. Biracial identity

  4. Transracial identity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Multiracial identity is the term used to describe the process of identifying with more than one racial group.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with being mixed-race?

  1. Experiencing discrimination or prejudice from both racial groups.

  2. Feeling pressure to choose one racial identity over another.

  3. Feeling a sense of isolation or alienation from both racial groups.

  4. Having a strong sense of self-identity.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Having a strong sense of self-identity is not a challenge associated with being mixed-race. In fact, many mixed-race individuals develop a strong sense of self-identity as a result of their experiences.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying with one racial group over another?

  1. Monoracial identity

  2. Biracial identity

  3. Multiracial identity

  4. Transracial identity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Monoracial identity is the term used to describe the process of identifying with one racial group over another.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an opportunity associated with being mixed-race?

  1. Having a unique perspective on race and ethnicity.

  2. Being able to connect with people from different racial backgrounds.

  3. Having a greater understanding of different cultures.

  4. Experiencing discrimination or prejudice.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Experiencing discrimination or prejudice is not an opportunity associated with being mixed-race. In fact, it is a challenge that many mixed-race individuals face.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying with a racial group that is different from one's biological parents?

  1. Transracial identity

  2. Multiracial identity

  3. Biracial identity

  4. Monoracial identity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Transracial identity is the term used to describe the process of identifying with a racial group that is different from one's biological parents.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of assigning a racial identity to someone based on their physical appearance?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial stereotyping

  3. Racial discrimination

  4. Racial prejudice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial profiling is the term used to describe the process of assigning a racial identity to someone based on their physical appearance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with racial profiling?

  1. Being stopped by the police for no reason.

  2. Being denied a job or housing opportunity.

  3. Being followed in stores or other public places.

  4. Feeling a sense of safety and security.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling a sense of safety and security is not a challenge associated with racial profiling. In fact, racial profiling can make mixed-race individuals feel unsafe and insecure.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of valuing one racial group over another?

  1. Racial prejudice

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Racial stereotyping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Racial prejudice is the term used to describe the process of valuing one racial group over another.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with racial prejudice?

  1. Experiencing discrimination or prejudice from other racial groups.

  2. Feeling a sense of isolation or alienation from other racial groups.

  3. Having a negative impact on mental health.

  4. Having a positive impact on self-esteem.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Having a positive impact on self-esteem is not a challenge associated with racial prejudice. In fact, racial prejudice can have a negative impact on self-esteem.