Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion · Class 12 Sociology · Chapter 5
⚖️ Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
CBSE Class 12 Humanities & Commerce · Sociology (Indian Society), Cl-12 · Chapter 1
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| 85% | Distinguish prejudice / stereotype / discrimination — Definition + 1 example each in 3 sentences. Stereotype is the cognitive image, prejudice the attitude, discrimination the act. | 3 MARKS |
| 78% | Constitutional safeguards for Dalits/SCs — Open with Art 17, then 15, 46, 330/332. Cite SC/ST Atrocities Act 1989. Close with NCAER/NCRB data on persistence. | 5 MARKS |
| 68% | Impact of colonial Forest Acts on Adivasis — Name all three Acts with years. Mention Sardar Sarovar + PESA 1996 + FRA 2006. End with implementation critique. | 5 MARKS |
| 60% | Why is declining sex ratio a concern? — Use 1991-2001-2011 0-6 numbers. Link to dowry + son preference + sex-selective abortion. Mention PCPNDT Act 1994. | 5 MARKS |
| 45% | Social exclusion vs poverty — Exclusion is GROUP-based + involuntary + long-term; poverty is income-based + can be individual. Give Dalit/Adivasi example. | 3 MARKS |