10 Questions
Who are among the marginalized groups across the world?
Women, children, older people, and people with disabilities
In what context are tanners, potters, and ironsmiths marginalized?
Economic activities
What is the primary consequence of marginalization?
Exclusion from various aspects of society
Which groups are targets of marginalization in different societies?
Religious, ethnic, and racial minorities
What are some of the long-term problems that vulnerable groups may face besides physical damages?
Emotional disorder and social problems
What does vulnerability refer to?
State of being exposed to physical or emotional injuries
Which of the following is NOT an example of gender-based violence mentioned in the text?
Forced labor
What severe reproductive health problem can result from teenage pregnancy?
Fistula
Why do universities and educational institutions introduce special education programs for students with disabilities?
To provide better learning opportunities
What defines a minority group in terms of race, religion, ethnicity, and language?
Being different from the majority population
Study Notes
Vulnerable Groups
- Vulnerable groups are people exposed to possibilities of attack, harm, or mistreatment, leading to physical damages and long-term problems such as emotional disorder and social or relational problems.
Examples of Vulnerable Groups
- Girls and women are vulnerable to gender-based violence, including harassment, rape, and forced marriage.
- Young girls are exposed to child/early marriage, leading to adolescent or teenage pregnancy, and severe reproductive health problems such as fistula.
- Older persons and people with disabilities are vulnerable to risks and neglect due to their age and disabilities.
Minority Groups
- A minority group is a small group of people within a community, region, or country, differing from the majority population in terms of race, religion, ethnicity, and language.
- Examples of minority groups include racial minorities, religious minorities, and ethnic minorities.
Marginalization
- Marginalization is the treatment of a person or social group as minor, insignificant, or peripheral, involving exclusion from social interactions, basic economic rights, and property ownership.
- Examples of marginalized groups include women, children, older people, people with disabilities, religious, ethnic, and racial minorities, and minority occupational groups.
Vulnerability
- Vulnerability refers to the state of being exposed to physical or emotional injuries, affecting certain social groups in a given community or society.
Test your knowledge on the concept of marginalization, which involves treating certain individuals or groups as insignificant or peripheral. This quiz explores examples of marginalization in different cultural settings and its impact on social interactions.
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