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

Which of the following is not a factor contributing to racial inequality?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Residential segregation

  3. Unequal access to education

  4. Equal opportunities for all
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Equal opportunities for all is not a factor contributing to racial inequality. Discrimination, residential segregation, and unequal access to education are all factors that contribute to racial inequality.

Multiple choice

How does discrimination in schools contribute to the achievement gap?

  1. It creates a hostile learning environment that discourages students from participating

  2. It leads to unequal access to resources and opportunities

  3. It perpetuates stereotypes and biases that undermine students' self-confidence

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination in schools can have a profound impact on students' academic achievement. It can create barriers to learning, undermine students' motivation, and lead to lower educational attainment.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the unequal distribution of health resources and outcomes across different racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Health equity

  2. Health equality

  3. Health disparities

  4. Health inequality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Health disparities refer to the unequal distribution of health resources and outcomes across different racial or ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of community conflict that occurs between different generations?

  1. Interpersonal conflict

  2. Intragroup conflict

  3. Intergroup conflict

  4. Generational conflict
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Explanation

Generational conflict occurs between different generations, while interpersonal conflict occurs between individuals, intragroup conflict occurs within a group, and intergroup conflict occurs between different ethnic or cultural groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are inherent and belong to all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Non-derogability
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Explanation

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are inherent and belong to all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Solidarity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Solidarity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological process of attributing negative characteristics or intentions to a group of people, often leading to prejudice and discrimination?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Prejudice

  3. Discrimination

  4. Scapegoating
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Stereotyping is a psychological process in which individuals attribute negative characteristics or intentions to a group of people, often leading to prejudice and discrimination. This process is often used by terrorists to justify their actions against specific groups.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'white privilege' often associated with discussions on race and ethnicity in education?

  1. The idea that all white people are wealthy and privileged.

  2. The systemic advantages and benefits enjoyed by white individuals due to their race.

  3. The belief that white people are superior to other races.

  4. The notion that white people are discriminated against in society.
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Explanation

White privilege refers to the unearned advantages and societal benefits that white individuals experience due to their race, often contributing to racial disparities in various areas, including education.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate representation of students of color in special education programs?

  1. The school-to-prison pipeline

  2. The achievement gap

  3. The racial discipline gap

  4. The special education gap
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Explanation

The special education gap refers to the disproportionate representation of students of color in special education programs, often due to biases in assessment and placement practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds often face lower expectations and less support from educators?

  1. The achievement gap

  2. The opportunity gap

  3. The expectation gap

  4. The resource gap
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Explanation

The expectation gap refers to the lower expectations that educators sometimes have for students from marginalized backgrounds, which can contribute to lower academic outcomes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds often have less access to high-quality educational resources and opportunities?

  1. The achievement gap

  2. The opportunity gap

  3. The expectation gap

  4. The resource gap
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Explanation

The resource gap refers to the inequitable distribution of educational resources and opportunities, such as qualified teachers, up-to-date textbooks, and technology, which often impacts students from marginalized backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate representation of students of color in school suspensions and expulsions?

  1. The school-to-prison pipeline

  2. The achievement gap

  3. The racial discipline gap

  4. The special education gap
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The racial discipline gap refers to the disproportionate representation of students of color in school suspensions and expulsions, often due to implicit biases and discriminatory practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds often have lower academic outcomes than their peers from more privileged backgrounds?

  1. The achievement gap

  2. The opportunity gap

  3. The expectation gap

  4. The resource gap
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Explanation

The achievement gap refers to the persistent disparity in academic outcomes between students from marginalized backgrounds and their peers from more privileged backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a political conflict that is based on differences in ethnicity or race?

  1. Ethnic conflict

  2. Religious conflict

  3. Ideological conflict

  4. Class conflict
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnic conflict is a type of political conflict that is based on differences in ethnicity or race.