Historically, the understanding of inequality in the social sciences has been dominated by class, race and, more recently, gender. The complexities of which other categories have received attention only later?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Caste and tribe
Option (1) Caste and tribe — Correct. Caste and tribe are the categories whose complexities received attention only later. Study of inequality first centred on class, race and gender, and in India caste and tribe are now getting the attention they deserve.
Option (2) Religion and caste — Incorrect. Religion is a category still in need of attention. The pair religion and caste is one of the more complex formations that may claim attention in the near future, so it has not yet received that attention.
Option (3) Caste and region — Incorrect. Caste and region is one of the more complex formations likely to claim attention in the near future. So it is a concern for the future and has not yet received attention.
Option (4) Religion and disability — Incorrect. Religion is among the categories that still need attention, so it has not received it yet. The categories that gained attention after class, race and gender are caste and tribe.
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