How do social divisions affect politics? Give two examples.
Expression of various kinds of social divisions in politics often results in their cancelling one another out and thus reducing their intensity. This leads to strengthening of a democracy. But a positive attitude towards diversity and a willingness to accommodate it do not come about easily. People who feel marginalised, deprived and discriminated have to fight against the injustices. Such a fight often takes the democratic path, voicing their demands in a peaceful and constitutional manner and seeking a fair position through elections. Sometimes social differences can take the form of unacceptable level of social inequality and injustice. The struggle against such inequalities sometimes takes the path of violence and defiance of state power. However history shows that democracy is the best way to fight for recognition and also to accommodate diversity.
In a democracy, political expression of social divisions is very normal, and can be healthy. ' Explain. [CBSE 2014]
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How is political expression of social divisions in democracy beneficial ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]
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"Assertion of social diversities in a country need not be seen as a source of danger."Explain. [CBSE 2010]
Taking the examples at Carlos, Smith and Norman, explain how social differences divide similar people from one another but also unite very different people ? [CBSE Sept. 2012]
What did Peter Norman do to show his support to the two American athletes ? What action was taken against him for his action ?
Overlapping social differences create possibilities of deep social divisions and tensions.' Explain. [CBSE Sept. 2012]
Reaction of the government to the demands of different groups is a crucial factor in determining the outcome of social divisions". Explain the statements.
Give one example to show that we all have more than one identity and can belong to more than one social group.
What was Black Power Movement ? How was it different from the Civil Rights Movement ?
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Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in USA ? Explain the importance of this movement. [CBSE 2013]
History shows that democracy is the best way to fight for recognition and also to accommodate diversity.''Justify.
Which kind of social differences create possibilities of deep social divisions and tensions ?
How did the three athletes, Tommie Smith, Johan Carlos and Peter Norman contribute to the Civil Rights Movements in US ? [CBSE 2010]
Explain the overlapping and cross-cutting differences. [CBSE Sept. 2012]
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Explain the cross-cutting differences with suitable examples. [CBSE 2012]
Assertion of social diversities in a country need not be seen as a source of danger". Explain.
Why do some people belonging to the same religion often feel that they do not belong to the same community ?
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Hie combination of politics and social divisions is very dangerous and explosive as it may lead to conflict, violence or even disintegration of a country."Give one example.
How do marginalised and deprived people react to social injustice ? Explain. [CBSE 2013]
We all have more than one identity and can belong to more than one social group."Discuss the statement with suitable examples. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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Explain the statement we have different identities in different contexts'. [CBSE 2011]
The medal ceremony of 1968 Mexico Olympic became a historical landmark. Explain by giving examples.
The silver medallist (Mexico Olympic 1968) Peter Norman wore a human rights badge on his shirt during the medal ceremony". Give reason.
How far do you agree with the statement that all social differences are not always an accident ? Why are most countries emerging as multi-cultural countries ?
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All kinds of social differences are not based on accident of birth. [CBSE 2014]
Social divisions of one kind or another exist in most countries.' Explain. [CBSE Sept. 2011, 2012]
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When does a social difference become a social division ? Explain any three situations. [CBSE 2013]
___________ social differences create possibilities of deep social divisions and tensions. ____________ social differences do not usually lead to conflicts.
When does a social difference become a social division? Suggest any two ways to check it.
Every social difference does not lead to social division."Explain the statement. Suggest any two ways so that social differences do not lead to social divisions.
Give two examples to show that political competition along religious and ethnic lines can lead to disintegration.
The combination of politics and social divisions is very dangerous and explosive. It can make social divisions into political divisions and lead to conflict, violence or even disintegration of a country."Justify. [CBSE 2008, 2013]
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Explain with special reference to Northern Ireland the ways in which social divisions have resulted in violent and bitter ethno-political conflict. [CBSE 2013]
Explain the reasons of social differences. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
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Why do social differences emerge in society ? [CBSE 2014]
What moral values you have learnt from the action of Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman ?
What action was taken against the athletes who raised the Civil Rights issue at Mexico Olympics ?
Discuss the role of political parties in the determination of the outcomes of social division. [CBSE 2013]
What action was taken by International Olympic Association against each of the three Olympians, Carlos, Smith and Norman Peter ? [CBSE 2013]
The outcome of politics of social divisions depends on how people perceive their identities."Explain the statement with example. [CBSE 2013]