Social inequality and exclusion are social because:
(A) They are structured
(B) They are systematic
(C) They are unstructured
(D) They are non-systematic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) and (B) only
Social inequality and exclusion are considered "social" because they are:
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(A) Structured: They follow a patterned and institutionalized form within society, not random occurrences. For example, caste-based exclusion or class-based inequality follows structured systems.
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(B) Systematic: They are reproduced and maintained through social institutions like family, education etc making them persistent across generations.
What Is Social About Social Inequality and Exclusion? First, social inequality and exclusion are social because they are not about individuals but about groups. Second, they are social in the sense that they are not economic, although there is usually a strong link between social and economic inequality. Third, they are systematic and structured – there is a definite pattern to social inqualities.