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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

What are some examples of religious discrimination in employment?

  1. Refusing to hire someone because of their religion

  2. Firing someone because of their religious beliefs

  3. Demoting someone because of their religious practices

  4. Harassing someone because of their religion
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Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to a person's race or ethnicity?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Segregation

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination, racism, and segregation are all social determinants of health that are related to a person's race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to a person's immigration status?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Racism

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Xenophobia, racism, and discrimination are all social determinants of health that are related to a person's immigration status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of reserving political positions for members of certain castes or communities?

  1. Caste-based reservations

  2. Affirmative action

  3. Quotas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Caste-based reservations, affirmative action, and quotas are all terms used to describe the practice of reserving political positions for members of certain castes or communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of designing products or services that are specifically tailored to the needs of a particular racial or ethnic group?

  1. Culturally responsive design

  2. Inclusive design

  3. Universal design

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

Culturally responsive design is a design approach that takes into account the cultural context and needs of a specific racial or ethnic group. It aims to create products or services that are relevant, meaningful, and respectful of the group's culture.

Multiple choice

The Dove Real Beauty campaign, launched in 2004, aimed to challenge unrealistic beauty standards and promote a more inclusive representation of women in fashion magazines. What was the central message of this campaign?

  1. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

  2. Real women are more beautiful than models.

  3. Fashion magazines should feature more diverse models.

  4. Women should embrace their natural beauty.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dove Real Beauty campaign centered around the message that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, aiming to challenge the narrow and unrealistic beauty ideals often portrayed in fashion magazines. It featured real women with diverse body types and backgrounds, promoting a more inclusive and positive representation of beauty.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the exclusion of certain racial or ethnic groups from the design and construction of buildings and neighborhoods?

  1. Racial zoning

  2. Ethnic segregation

  3. Redlining

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial zoning, ethnic segregation, and redlining are all terms used to describe the exclusion of certain racial or ethnic groups from the design and construction of buildings and neighborhoods.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a policy that has been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Fair housing laws

  3. Community reinvestment

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Affirmative action, fair housing laws, and community reinvestment are all policies that have been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a policy that has been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Fair housing laws

  3. Community reinvestment

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Affirmative action, fair housing laws, and community reinvestment are all policies that have been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a policy that has been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Fair housing laws

  3. Community reinvestment

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Affirmative action, fair housing laws, and community reinvestment are all policies that have been used to address racial and ethnic inequality in architecture and planning.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which students from different racial and ethnic groups are separated into different schools or classrooms?

  1. Segregation

  2. Integration

  3. Desegregation

  4. Busing
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Segregation is the process by which students from different racial and ethnic groups are separated into different schools or classrooms. This can be done through a variety of means, such as gerrymandering school district boundaries or assigning students to schools based on their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of reversing the effects of segregation?

  1. Segregation

  2. Integration

  3. Desegregation

  4. Busing
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Desegregation is the process of reversing the effects of segregation. This can be done through a variety of means, such as redrawing school district boundaries, assigning students to schools based on their academic achievement rather than their race or ethnicity, or providing transportation for students to attend schools outside of their neighborhood.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of transporting students from one school district to another in order to achieve racial balance?

  1. Segregation

  2. Integration

  3. Desegregation

  4. Busing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Busing is the practice of transporting students from one school district to another in order to achieve racial balance. This was a common practice in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, but it has since become less common.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which students from different racial and ethnic groups are treated differently in schools?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Segregation

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

Discrimination is the process by which students from different racial and ethnic groups are treated differently in schools. This can take a variety of forms, such as being denied access to certain educational opportunities, being subjected to racial slurs or harassment, or being punished more harshly than students from other racial or ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race or ethnicity is superior to another?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Segregation

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

Racism is the belief that one race or ethnicity is superior to another. This belief can lead to discrimination against people from other racial or ethnic groups.