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Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Bihar Board · Class 12 · Sociology

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Overview

Social inequality and exclusion are widespread realities in Indian society that affect millions of people based on their caste, tribe, gender, and physical abilities. This chapter examines how certain social institutions that bind communities together also create and maintain patterns of discriminat

Key Concepts

Unequal access to social resources like

Unequal access to social resources like money, education, health, and power. It includes three forms of capital: economic (material assets), cultural

A system that ranks categories

A system that ranks categories of people in a hierarchy, shaping their identity, experiences, and access to opportunities. It is a characteristic of s

Prejudice refers to pre

Prejudice refers to pre-conceived opinions about social groups, often based on stereotypes. Discrimination is actual behavior that denies opportunitie

An extreme form of caste discrimination

An extreme form of caste discrimination that prescribes social sanctions against certain castes considered 'impure'. Involves exclusion (denial of acc

Term meaning 'downtrodden' used by ex

Term meaning 'downtrodden' used by ex-untouchable communities to assert their identity and struggle for rights. Replaced derogatory caste names and re

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of social inequality and its various forms in Indian society
  • Analyze how caste, tribe, gender, and disability create patterns of exclusion
  • Examine the historical and contemporary struggles against discrimination
  • Evaluate the role of government policies and social movements in addressing inequality
  • Develop critical thinking about everyday experiences of inequality and exclusion

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