Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:

_________is involuntary, that is, exclusion is practiced regardless of the wishes of those who are excluded.

Options:

Discrimination

Prejudices

Social Exclusion

Control

Correct Answer:

Social Exclusion

Explanation:

It is important to note that social exclusion is involuntary – that is, exclusion is practiced regardless of the wishes of those who are excluded.

Social exclusion is the correct term for the statement because social exclusion refers to the process by which individuals or groups are systematically blocked from accessing various rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group in society. Social exclusion is involuntary, meaning it is imposed on individuals or groups regardless of their own wishes or preferences. It involves a structural and systemic aspect where certain individuals or communities are marginalized or kept outside of the mainstream social, economic, and political activities.

In contrast:

  • Discrimination: Refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, often based on factors such as race, gender, age, or socio-economic status.

  • Prejudices: Refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes, often negative, formed without sufficient knowledge or justification.

  • Control: Generally refers to the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Social exclusion captures the idea that individuals or groups are excluded from full participation in society, and this exclusion is often imposed on them without their consent or against their wishes.