Prejudice and Discrimination MCQs

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Welcome to the verified preparation module for Social Stratification on McqsMind. This comprehensive set offers solved multiple-choice questions with answers, detailed explanations, and authentic past-paper style questions aligned with the latest syllabus of Social Stratification (Sociology).

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Topic Notes: Prejudice and Discrimination

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1 1. Core Definitions

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  • Definition
    Prejudice: A rigid and irrational generalization about an entire category of people, representing an attitude or belief rather than an action.
  • Definition
    Discrimination: The unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a specific social category, representing an overt action.
  • Definition
    Stereotyping: Exaggerated, simplified descriptions applied to every person in some category, often serving as the cognitive foundation for prejudice.
  • Definition
    Institutional Discrimination: Bias built into the operation of society's institutions, including schools, hospitals, and the legal system, rather than just individual acts.
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Which of the following is not a requirement for a group to be classified as a 'minority group' in sociological terms?
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What term describes the process where a dominant group forces a subordinate group to vacate a specific geographic area?
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In sociological terms, what does the concept of discrimination specifically represent?
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On what grounds can social discrimination occur?
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What is the fundamental nature of discrimination?
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What term is used to describe rigid, oversimplified, and inflexible generalizations applied to members of a social group?
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Individuals classified as 'prejudiced nondiscriminators' are characterized by which of the following?
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What concept did Emory Bogardus develop to measure the degree of social distance or acceptance individuals feel toward different groups?
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What term describes the process by which minority groups or immigrants adopt the cultural patterns, values, and norms of the dominant society?
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The process of making broad generalizations about groups of people can contribute to which of the following?
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Examination Weightage & Commission Distribution

In Pakistan's premier competitive examinations—including the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC General Recruitment & CSS MPT), Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC Lecturer, Tehsildar & PMS Screening), KPPSC, SPSC, and BPSC—questions derived from Prejudice and Discrimination MCQs consistently constitute a decisive 10% to 25% weightage of the Social Stratification paper. Testing agencies frequently evaluate both foundational factual recall and deeper analytical comprehension, requiring aspirants to master key dates, statutory articles, constitutional clauses, and thematic definitions.

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