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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

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's age?

  1. Ageism

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

  4. Ableism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ageism is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age, typically against older adults.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's race or ethnicity?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Ageism

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

Racism is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's disability?

  1. Ableism

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

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

Ableism is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's religion?

  1. Religious discrimination

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

  4. Ageism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Religious discrimination is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their religion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's national origin?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

  4. Ageism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Xenophobia is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their national origin.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's marital status?

  1. Marital discrimination

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

  4. Ageism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marital discrimination is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their marital status.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a form of discrimination based on a person's pregnancy?

  1. Pregnancy discrimination

  2. Sexism

  3. Racism

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

Pregnancy discrimination is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their pregnancy.

Multiple choice

Which religion has the highest rate of illiteracy among women?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Judaism

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

Islam has the highest rate of illiteracy among women, with some countries having laws that prohibit girls from attending school.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state that results from being exposed to environmental injustice?

  1. Environmental Racism

  2. Environmental Justice

  3. Eco-Anxiety

  4. Environmental Grief
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Racism is the term for the psychological state that results from being exposed to environmental injustice.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different population groups?

  1. Health disparities

  2. Health inequities

  3. Health inequalities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Health disparities, health inequities, and health inequalities are all terms used to describe the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different population groups.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that individuals from ethnic minority groups may face in developing a positive ethnic identity?

  1. Discrimination and prejudice

  2. Negative stereotypes

  3. Lack of opportunities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Individuals from ethnic minority groups may face a number of challenges in developing a positive ethnic identity. These challenges include discrimination and prejudice, negative stereotypes, and lack of opportunities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates across different population groups?

  1. Health disparities

  2. Cancer disparities

  3. Health inequalities

  4. Cancer inequalities
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cancer disparities is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates across different population groups. This term specifically refers to the disparities in cancer outcomes between different groups, rather than the general term 'health disparities' which encompasses a broader range of health conditions.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of intersectionality in understanding the representation and portrayal of caste in the media?

  1. It recognizes that caste is not the only factor that shapes an individual's identity and experiences

  2. It allows for a more nuanced understanding of the ways in which caste intersects with other forms of social identity, such as gender, class, and religion

  3. It helps to identify and address the unique challenges faced by individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Intersectionality is a critical framework that recognizes that caste is not the only factor that shapes an individual's identity and experiences. It allows for a more nuanced understanding of the ways in which caste intersects with other forms of social identity, such as gender, class, and religion. This framework helps to identify and address the unique challenges faced by individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups.