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

What is the term used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are included in certain spaces?

  1. Gendered and racialized inclusion

  2. Spatial inclusion

  3. Social inclusion

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are terms used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are included in certain spaces.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which gender and race are used to create and maintain social and spatial inequalities?

  1. Intersectionality

  2. Gendered and racialized labor markets

  3. Gender and racial segregation

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are terms used to describe the process by which gender and race are used to create and maintain social and spatial inequalities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are excluded from certain spaces?

  1. Gendered and racialized exclusion

  2. Spatial exclusion

  3. Social exclusion

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are terms used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are excluded from certain spaces.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are included in certain spaces?

  1. Gendered and racialized inclusion

  2. Spatial inclusion

  3. Social inclusion

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are terms used to describe the process by which women and racial minorities are included in certain spaces.

Multiple choice

How does discrimination contribute to racial differences in infant mortality?

  1. Black women are more likely to experience discrimination in the healthcare system.

  2. Black women are more likely to live in neighborhoods with high levels of violence and crime.

  3. Black women are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards.

  4. All of the above
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All of the above factors contribute to the higher infant mortality rate among Black infants.

Multiple choice

What is the central idea of Critical Race Theory?

  1. Race is a social construct.

  2. Racism is a system of power and privilege.

  3. Race is the primary determinant of an individual's life experiences.

  4. All of the above.
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Critical Race Theory is a framework for understanding how race and racism operate in society. It argues that race is a social construct that is used to maintain power and privilege for certain groups of people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key concept in Critical Race Theory?

  1. White privilege.

  2. Systemic racism.

  3. Racial formation.

  4. All of the above.
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White privilege, systemic racism, and racial formation are all key concepts in Critical Race Theory. White privilege refers to the unearned advantages that white people have over people of color. Systemic racism refers to the ways in which racism is embedded in institutions and structures of society. Racial formation refers to the process by which racial categories are created and maintained.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways in which Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality have been criticized?

  1. They have been criticized for being too focused on race and gender.

  2. They have been criticized for being divisive.

  3. They have been criticized for being difficult to apply in practice.

  4. All of the above.
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Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality have been criticized for being too focused on race and gender, for being divisive, and for being difficult to apply in practice.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate environmental burden placed on marginalized communities?

  1. Environmental Racism

  2. Environmental Inequality

  3. Environmental Degradation

  4. Environmental Pollution
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Explanation

Environmental racism refers to the systemic discrimination that results in marginalized communities being disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and deprived of environmental benefits.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where environmental regulations and policies disproportionately benefit higher-income communities?

  1. Environmental Gentrification

  2. Environmental Privilege

  3. Environmental Racism

  4. Environmental Inequality
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Explanation

Environmental gentrification refers to the process where environmental regulations and policies lead to the displacement of marginalized communities and the influx of higher-income residents, often resulting in increased property values and environmental amenities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate environmental burden faced by Indigenous communities?

  1. Environmental Racism

  2. Environmental Inequality

  3. Environmental Colonialism

  4. Indigenous Environmental Justice
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Indigenous Environmental Justice refers to the specific environmental challenges and injustices faced by Indigenous communities, including the loss of traditional lands, contamination of traditional food sources, and the disproportionate impacts of climate change.

Multiple choice

Which underserved population group is more likely to experience language barriers in accessing health care?

  1. African Americans

  2. Native Americans

  3. Hispanic Americans

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Hispanic Americans are more likely to experience language barriers in accessing health care due to limited English proficiency.

Multiple choice

Which underserved population group is more likely to experience discrimination in accessing health care?

  1. African Americans

  2. Native Americans

  3. Hispanic Americans

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans are all more likely to experience discrimination in accessing health care due to their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

The lack of diversity and inclusivity in pressure groups can result in:

  1. The exclusion of marginalized and underrepresented groups

  2. The dominance of certain social, economic, or political interests

  3. The inability to address a wide range of societal issues

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The lack of diversity and inclusivity in pressure groups can lead to the exclusion of marginalized groups, the dominance of certain interests, and the inability to address a wide range of issues.

Multiple choice

What were some of the strategies used to resist school desegregation after Brown v. Board of Education?

  1. Massive resistance

  2. White flight

  3. School vouchers

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

After Brown v. Board of Education, some states and communities used various strategies to resist school desegregation, including massive resistance, white flight, and school vouchers.