gender religion caste

Question 1

discrimination towards women:

Answer 1

1. low literacy rate in women
2. less women in highly paid and valued jobs
3. unequal wages
4. sex selective abortion
5. reports of harassment, exploitation and violence.

Question 2

communalism in politics

Answer 2

1. prejudices, stereotypes, belief in superiority
2. quest for political dominance
3. desire to form separate political unit
4. political mobilisation on religious lines
5. communal violence, riots, massacres

Question 3

india is a secular state. justify.

Answer 3

1. no official language
2. no special status to any religion
3. freedom to 3P any religion
4. prohibits discrimination
5. allows state to intervene = ensures equality within religions

Question 4

caste in politics

Answer 4

1. caste composition of the electorate
2. appeal to caste sentiment
3. equal value of each vote