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 eligible to participate in a sport?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Ethnic profiling

  3. Sports profiling

  4. Athletic profiling
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sports profiling is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is eligible to participate in a sport. This can be done through laws, policies, or informal practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is selected for a sports team?

  1. Racial discrimination

  2. Ethnic discrimination

  3. Sports discrimination

  4. Athletic discrimination
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sports discrimination is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is selected for a sports team. This can be done through laws, policies, or informal practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is hired as a coach or administrator in sports?

  1. Racial nepotism

  2. Ethnic nepotism

  3. Sports nepotism

  4. Athletic nepotism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sports nepotism is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is hired as a coach or administrator in sports. This can be done through laws, policies, or informal practices.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is awarded scholarships or financial aid for sports?

  1. Racial favoritism

  2. Ethnic favoritism

  3. Sports favoritism

  4. Athletic favoritism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sports favoritism is the practice of using race or ethnicity as a factor in determining who is awarded scholarships or financial aid for sports. This can be done through laws, policies, or informal practices.

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 is the primary focus of queer geographies?

  1. The study of LGBTQ+ people and communities in relation to space and place

  2. The examination of historical events and cultural narratives related to LGBTQ+ people

  3. The analysis of the relationship between queerness and social justice

  4. The exploration of the intersections of queerness, race, and gender
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Explanation

Queer geographies is a subfield of geography that examines the spatial and social experiences of LGBTQ+ people and communities. It explores how queerness is shaped by and shapes the places we inhabit, and how LGBTQ+ people negotiate and resist the heteronormative norms and structures that often dominate 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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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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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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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A Correct answer
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.