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 using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is allowed to compete in a sports event?

  1. Racial exclusion

  2. Ethnic exclusion

  3. Sports exclusion

  4. Athletic exclusion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sports exclusion is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is allowed to compete in a sports event. This can be done through laws, policies, or informal practices.

Multiple choice

How does the politics of scale intersect with other forms of oppression, such as racism and classism?

  1. It reinforces and amplifies these forms of oppression

  2. It challenges and undermines these forms of oppression

  3. It has no impact on these forms of oppression

  4. It is unrelated to these forms of oppression
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Explanation

The politics of scale intersects with other forms of oppression, such as racism and classism, in ways that reinforce and amplify these forms of oppression.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the social and cultural beliefs, values, and practices that shape how people with disabilities are perceived and treated in society?

  1. Disability Culture

  2. Disability Identity

  3. Disability Stigma

  4. Disability Discrimination
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Explanation

Disability culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices that are developed by people with disabilities in response to their experiences of living in a disabling society.

Multiple choice

What are some ways to avoid discrimination in casting?

  1. Hold open auditions

  2. Use blind casting practices

  3. Educate casting directors about unconscious bias

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are ways to avoid discrimination in casting.

Multiple choice

What is nepotism?

  1. Favoritism shown to relatives or friends

  2. Discrimination based on race or gender

  3. Exploitation of vulnerable actors

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Nepotism is favoritism shown to relatives or friends, especially in matters of employment.

Multiple choice

What is exploitation in casting?

  1. Taking advantage of vulnerable actors

  2. Discrimination based on race or gender

  3. Nepotism

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Exploitation in casting is taking advantage of vulnerable actors, such as those who are new to the industry or who are in financial need.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential factor contributing to racial differences in test scores?

  1. Socioeconomic disparities

  2. Cultural differences

  3. Genetic differences

  4. Teacher bias
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There is no scientific evidence to support the notion that genetic differences contribute to racial differences in test scores.

Multiple choice

In the United States, which racial group historically scores highest on standardized tests?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanic Americans

  3. Asian Americans

  4. White Americans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asian Americans consistently score higher than other racial groups on standardized tests in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds tend to score lower on standardized tests than their more privileged peers?

  1. Achievement gap

  2. Opportunity gap

  3. Equity gap

  4. Attainment gap
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Explanation

The achievement gap refers to the disparity in academic performance between different groups of students, often based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning students to different schools or classrooms based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Segregation

  2. Integration

  3. Desegregation

  4. Busing
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Explanation

Segregation refers to the practice of assigning students to different schools or classrooms based on their race or ethnicity, resulting in the separation of students from different racial or ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential factor contributing to the racial achievement gap?

  1. Implicit bias

  2. Stereotype threat

  3. Cultural mismatch

  4. School funding disparities
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Explanation

School funding disparities are not a direct cause of the racial achievement gap, although they may contribute to other factors that do.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds are more likely to be suspended or expelled from school than their more privileged peers?

  1. School-to-prison pipeline

  2. Zero-tolerance policies

  3. Disproportionate discipline

  4. Exclusionary discipline
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Explanation

The school-to-prison pipeline refers to the phenomenon where students from marginalized backgrounds are more likely to be suspended or expelled from school, leading to increased contact with the juvenile justice system and a higher likelihood of incarceration.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the situation where workers are denied equal opportunities and treatment in employment and occupation based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics?

  1. Discrimination in employment

  2. Equal pay for equal work

  3. Affirmative action

  4. Diversity and inclusion
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Explanation

Discrimination in employment occurs when workers are denied equal opportunities and treatment in employment and occupation based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of ethnic identity?

  1. Race

  2. Religion

  3. Nationality

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Ethnic identity can be based on race, religion, nationality, or any other shared characteristic.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the economic discrimination faced by a particular ethnic group?

  1. Ethnic discrimination

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Religious discrimination

  4. National origin discrimination
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Explanation

Ethnic discrimination is the economic discrimination faced by a particular ethnic group.