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 practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition?

  1. Redlining

  2. White flight

  3. Blockbusting

  4. Gentrification
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Redlining is the term used to describe the practice of denying mortgages or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition.

Multiple choice

What is the primary reason for the lack of diversity in the makeup and beauty industry?

  1. Lack of awareness about the needs of marginalized communities

  2. Discrimination against certain skin tones and ethnicities

  3. Limited representation of diverse models in advertising

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The lack of diversity in the makeup and beauty industry is a multifaceted issue that stems from a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, discrimination, and limited representation.

Multiple choice

Which marginalized community has historically faced the most challenges in accessing inclusive makeup and beauty products?

  1. People of color

  2. People with disabilities

  3. People of the LGBTQ+ community

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

People of color have historically faced the most challenges in accessing inclusive makeup and beauty products due to the lack of shade ranges that cater to their skin tones.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of excluding certain groups of people from representation in the makeup and beauty industry?

  1. Tokenism

  2. Colorism

  3. Ableism

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tokenism, colorism, and ableism are all forms of exclusion that have been used to marginalize certain groups of people in the makeup and beauty industry.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using models of different ethnicities and skin tones in advertising to appeal to a wider audience?

  1. Tokenism

  2. Colorism

  3. Ableism

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tokenism is the practice of using models of different ethnicities and skin tones in advertising to appeal to a wider audience, often without addressing the underlying issues of discrimination and lack of representation.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of favoring certain skin tones or ethnicities over others in the makeup and beauty industry?

  1. Tokenism

  2. Colorism

  3. Ableism

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Colorism is the practice of favoring certain skin tones or ethnicities over others in the makeup and beauty industry, often leading to the marginalization of people with darker skin tones.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of excluding people with disabilities from representation in the makeup and beauty industry?

  1. Tokenism

  2. Colorism

  3. Ableism

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ableism is the practice of excluding people with disabilities from representation in the makeup and beauty industry, often leading to the marginalization of people with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of discriminating against someone based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Sexism

  4. Ageism
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Explanation

Racism is the practice of discriminating against someone based on their race or ethnicity. It can take many forms, including prejudice, discrimination, and violence.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of separating people based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. Xenophobia
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Explanation

Segregation is the practice of separating people based on their race or ethnicity. It can take many forms, including residential segregation, school segregation, and employment segregation.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of giving preferential treatment to members of a particular racial or ethnic group?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Positive discrimination

  3. Reverse discrimination

  4. Preferential treatment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Affirmative action is the practice of giving preferential treatment to members of a particular racial or ethnic group in order to address past discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible for a particular benefit or service?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Discrimination

  3. Segregation

  4. Apartheid
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Explanation

Racial profiling is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible for a particular benefit or service.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of denying someone a job, promotion, or other opportunity based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Segregation

  3. Apartheid

  4. Xenophobia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the practice of denying someone a job, promotion, or other opportunity based on their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible for a particular job or promotion?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Discrimination

  3. Segregation

  4. Apartheid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible for a particular job or promotion.

Multiple choice

What can be done to address racial disparities in government spending?

  1. Increase spending on programs that benefit minority communities.

  2. Reduce spending on programs that benefit white communities.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

One way to address racial disparities in government spending is to increase spending on programs that benefit minority communities.

Multiple choice

What is the most important thing to know about racial disparities in government spending?

  1. They are a serious problem.

  2. They are a complex problem.

  3. They are a problem that can be solved.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial disparities in government spending are a serious, complex problem that can be solved.