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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 'genetic discrimination'?

  1. The practice of treating people differently based on their genetic information.

  2. The practice of using genetic information to make decisions about people's health insurance.

  3. The practice of using genetic information to make decisions about people's employment.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Genetic discrimination is the practice of treating people differently based on their genetic information. This can include using genetic information to make decisions about people's health insurance, employment, or access to education.

Multiple choice

What is the danger of ethnocentrism?

  1. It can lead to prejudice and discrimination

  2. It can lead to conflict and war

  3. It can lead to misunderstanding and mistrust

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism can lead to prejudice and discrimination, conflict and war, and misunderstanding and mistrust. This is because ethnocentrism leads people to believe that their own culture is superior to all others, which can make it difficult for them to understand and appreciate other cultures.

Multiple choice

What is the danger of ethnocentrism?

  1. It can lead to prejudice and discrimination

  2. It can lead to conflict and war

  3. It can lead to misunderstanding and mistrust

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism can lead to prejudice and discrimination, conflict and war, and misunderstanding and mistrust. This is because ethnocentrism leads people to believe that their own culture is superior to all others, which can make it difficult for them to understand and appreciate other cultures.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the gap in educational outcomes between different student groups?

  1. Achievement gap.

  2. Equity gap.

  3. Opportunity gap.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Achievement gap, equity gap, and opportunity gap are all terms used to describe the disparities in educational outcomes between different student groups.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of diversity in the workplace?

  1. Race and ethnicity.

  2. Gender.

  3. Sexual orientation.

  4. Age.
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Explanation

Age is not a common type of diversity in the workplace, as it is not a protected characteristic under most anti-discrimination laws.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of valuing and celebrating differences among people?

  1. Diversity.

  2. Inclusion.

  3. Equity.

  4. Social justice.
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Explanation

Inclusion is the term used to describe the process of valuing and celebrating differences among people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of diversity that can be found in the workplace?

  1. Race and ethnicity.

  2. Gender.

  3. Sexual orientation.

  4. Socioeconomic status.
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Explanation

Socioeconomic status is not a type of diversity that can be found in the workplace, as it is not a protected characteristic under most anti-discrimination laws.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed?

  1. Diversity management.

  2. Inclusion management.

  3. Diversity and inclusion management.

  4. Equity management.
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Explanation

Equity management is the term used to describe the process of creating a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of valuing and celebrating differences among people?

  1. Diversity.

  2. Inclusion.

  3. Equity.

  4. Social justice.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Inclusion is the term used to describe the process of valuing and celebrating differences among people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of diversity that can be found in the workplace?

  1. Race and ethnicity.

  2. Gender.

  3. Sexual orientation.

  4. Socioeconomic status.
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Explanation

Socioeconomic status is not a type of diversity that can be found in the workplace, as it is not a protected characteristic under most anti-discrimination laws.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed?

  1. Diversity management.

  2. Inclusion management.

  3. Diversity and inclusion management.

  4. Equity management.
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Explanation

Equity management is the term used to describe the process of creating a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

  1. The idea that all African Americans are good at basketball

  2. The idea that all Asians are good at math

  3. The idea that all Latinos are lazy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The idea that all African Americans are good at basketball, the idea that all Asians are good at math, and the idea that all Latinos are lazy are all examples of stereotypes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the way in which language is used to create a sense of belonging or exclusion?

  1. Solidarity

  2. Community

  3. In-group

  4. Out-group
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Explanation

Solidarity is the feeling of unity and belonging that is created when people share a common identity or goal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of othering?

  1. Treating someone differently because of their social class

  2. Refusing to hire someone because of their race

  3. Making fun of someone because of their gender

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Treating someone differently because of their social class, refusing to hire someone because of their race, and making fun of someone because of their gender are all examples of othering.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that poverty is caused by a lack of motivation and effort?

  1. Work ethic theory

  2. Structural poverty

  3. Culture of poverty

  4. Personal responsibility
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Explanation

The work ethic theory suggests that poverty is caused by a lack of motivation and effort on the part of individuals.