Question

Social inequality and exclusion are facts of life. Social inequality and exclusion are social because they are not about individuals but about groups. In every society, some people have a greater share of valued resources – money, property, education, health and power – than others. People often face discrimination and exclusion because of their gender, religion, ethnicity, language, caste and disability.

Social inequality and exclusion are facts of life because:

1. This everydayness of social inequality and exclusion often makes them appear inevitable, almost natural.
2. We often think of them as being ‘deserved’ or ‘justified’ in some sense.
3. These are natural which can be changed.
4. The poor and marginalised are not blamed for their own plight.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Options

• (I) and (II)

• (I) and (III)

• (I) and (IV)

• (II) and (III)

Answer 1

(I) and (II)

Explanation:

Social inequality often appears natural because it becomes normalized, and biases are frequently used to justify it.