Practice Social Inequality (5.1.1) - Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

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Question 1.
What is social inequality?
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Think about access to resources.
Question 2.
Define prejudice.
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Consider how opinions may be formed without direct experience.
3Question 3.
What does social stratification refer to?
- Distribution of resources
- Collective action for change
- Rankings based on capital
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Think about how society organizes people.
4Question 4.
Is discrimination only about economic resources?
- True
- False
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Consider different types of discrimination.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of social mobility on social inequality. What factors might hinder or promote mobility?
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Consider personal stories or societal narratives.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of government policies in addressing caste-based discrimination in contemporary India.
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Think about both successes and limitations.

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