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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 for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by asserting their superiority over other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism
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Explanation

White supremacy refers to the belief that white people are superior to other racial groups and the system of domination and oppression that maintains this belief.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the tendency to view whiteness as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged?

  1. White normativity

  2. Cultural hegemony

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Xenophobia
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Explanation

White normativity refers to the idea that white culture and values are seen as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by excluding or marginalizing other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Institutional racism refers to the systemic and ingrained racial discrimination that exists within institutions and structures of society.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of social exclusion?

  1. The process by which individuals or groups are denied access to opportunities and resources

  2. The idea that certain social groups are inherently inferior

  3. The belief that social inequality is inevitable

  4. The notion that social policy should focus on individual responsibility
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Explanation

Social exclusion refers to the process by which individuals or groups are denied access to opportunities and resources, leading to marginalization and poverty.

Multiple choice

In the context of television, what is the term used to describe the practice of assigning specific accents, dialects, or speech patterns to certain racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Linguistic stereotyping

  2. Accent appropriation

  3. Language profiling

  4. Racialized speech
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Explanation

Linguistic stereotyping refers to the tendency to associate particular speech patterns or accents with specific racial or ethnic groups, often perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where certain accents or dialects are associated with lower social status or intelligence?

  1. Linguistic discrimination

  2. Accent bias

  3. Sociolinguistic prejudice

  4. Dialectology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Accent bias refers to the prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their accent or dialect, often leading to negative perceptions and social consequences.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which transportation systems are shaped by and reinforce social inequalities?

  1. Transportation justice

  2. Transportation equity

  3. Transportation apartheid

  4. Transportation racism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Transportation apartheid is the term used to describe the process by which transportation systems are shaped by and reinforce social inequalities.

Multiple choice

Which concept refers to the idea that individuals from marginalized groups often experience multiple forms of discrimination and oppression simultaneously?

  1. Intersectionality

  2. Double Jeopardy

  3. Cumulative Disadvantage

  4. Multiple Oppression
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Explanation

Intersectionality highlights the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression and the unique experiences of individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups.

Multiple choice

Which of the following groups is most likely to experience infant mortality disparities?

  1. White infants

  2. Black infants

  3. Hispanic infants

  4. Asian infants
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Black infants are more likely to experience infant mortality disparities than other groups, including higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and SIDS.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to discriminate against members of other groups?

  1. In-group favoritism

  2. Out-group homogeneity

  3. Stereotyping

  4. Discrimination
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or group based on their membership in a particular category, such as race, gender, or religion.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups?

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Sexism
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or group is superior to all others.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners?

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Sexism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that one race is superior to another?

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Sexism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'spatial segregation'?

  1. The process of separating people into different neighborhoods or areas based on their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status

  2. The process of separating people into different neighborhoods or areas based on their gender

  3. The process of separating people into different neighborhoods or areas based on their religion

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Spatial segregation is the process of separating people into different neighborhoods or areas based on their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. It can lead to the creation of segregated neighborhoods and communities, which can have negative consequences for residents, including limited access to resources and opportunities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using environmental regulations to discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals and communities?

  1. Queer Environmental Discrimination

  2. Environmental Racism

  3. Climate Gentrification

  4. Ecological Apartheid
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Explanation

Queer Environmental Discrimination refers to the use of environmental regulations and policies to exclude, marginalize, or harm LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.