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 an example of institutional racism?

  1. A police officer stops a Black person for driving while Black.

  2. A Black person is denied a job because of their race.

  3. A Black person is paid less than a White person for the same job.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Institutional racism is a system of racial discrimination that is embedded in the institutions of a society. It can take many forms, including police brutality, employment discrimination, and wage disparities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a racial stereotype?

  1. Black people are good at sports.

  2. Asian people are good at math.

  3. White people are more intelligent than other races.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial stereotypes are widely held beliefs about the characteristics of a particular racial group. They are often negative and inaccurate, and they can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a racial slur?

  1. The N-word

  2. The C-word

  3. The J-word

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial slurs are words or phrases that are used to denigrate or insult a particular racial group. They are often used in a derogatory or hateful manner.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others. It can lead to prejudice, discrimination, and conflict.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a racial microaggression?

  1. Asking a Black person if they are from Africa.

  2. Telling a Hispanic person that they speak good English.

  3. Assuming that a Muslim woman is oppressed.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial microaggressions are subtle, everyday insults or slights that are directed towards a person of color. They can be intentional or unintentional, but they can have a negative impact on the person's self-esteem and well-being.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Anti-racism
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Explanation

Anti-racism is the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect. It is a commitment to actively opposing racism and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a racial profiling?

  1. A police officer stops a Black person for driving while Black.

  2. A security guard follows a Black person around a store.

  3. A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to a Black person.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial profiling is the practice of targeting a person for suspicion or investigation based on their race or ethnicity. It is a form of discrimination that can lead to harassment, arrest, and even violence.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is inferior to others?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Self-hatred
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Explanation

Self-hatred is the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is inferior to others. It can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a racial segregation?

  1. A school district that is divided along racial lines.

  2. A neighborhood that is predominantly Black or White.

  3. A church that is only open to members of a particular race.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Racial segregation is the practice of separating people of different races or ethnicities from each other. It can be done through laws, policies, or social customs.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Egalitarianism
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Explanation

Egalitarianism is the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect. It is a commitment to actively opposing racism and discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which population group is particularly vulnerable to environmental injustice?

  1. Children

  2. Elderly

  3. Racial and ethnic minorities

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Children, elderly, and racial and ethnic minorities are often disproportionately affected by environmental injustice due to factors such as increased exposure to pollutants, limited access to healthcare, and systemic discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic exclusion of certain racial groups from employment opportunities?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
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Explanation

Racial discrimination is the systematic exclusion of certain racial groups from employment opportunities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers of different races different wages for the same work?

  1. Wage discrimination

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Gender discrimination

  4. Age discrimination
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Explanation

Wage discrimination is the practice of paying workers of different races different wages for the same work.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of racial discrimination in employment?

  1. Refusing to hire someone because of their race

  2. Paying someone less than someone else of a different race for the same work

  3. Promoting someone over someone else of a different race even though the other person is more qualified

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are examples of racial discrimination in employment.

Multiple choice

What are some of the consequences of racial discrimination in employment?

  1. Lower wages for workers of color

  2. Higher unemployment rates for workers of color

  3. Less job opportunities for workers of color

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are consequences of racial discrimination in employment.