Unit Four: Social Justice and the Marginalised
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The sense of difference and exclusion leads to communities not having access to ______ and opportunities.

resources

Marginalisation is seldom experienced in one ______.

sphere

More powerful sections of society are often ______ and politically powerful.

wealthy

Soma and Helen were watching the Republic Day ______ on TV.

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Adivasis often face challenges when ______ their rights.

<p>asserting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dadu recalls a time when their village in Odisha was very ______.

<p>beautiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

The companywallahs wanted to mine iron ore under their ______.

<p>land</p> Signup and view all the answers

Villagers were promised jobs and ______ if they sold their land.

<p>money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some gave thumbprints, not realising they were selling their ______ off.

<p>lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Many of us were forced to leave our homes and find seasonal work in nearby ______.

<p>towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

They beat and threatened us till eventually everyone was forced to sell and abandon the land of their ______.

<p>forefathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

The money hardly lasted in the ______.

<p>city</p> Signup and view all the answers

Those were very difficult ______.

<p>times</p> Signup and view all the answers

We did not go to school for several ______years.

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I hated going back to ______.

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I wish I could have spoken about our ______.

<p>village</p> Signup and view all the answers

The SC/ST Act reflects the Constitution’s commitment to ______ Rights.

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Songs and poems have been used to break down boundaries between social science and ______ textbooks.

<p>language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Communities that are excluded may feel marginalised because they follow different customs or belong to a different ______ group.

<p>religious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children are aware of contentious issues and discussions should ensure no child feels ______, ridiculed, or left out.

<p>discriminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marginalisation can make individuals feel that they are 'not with it' because they have different tastes in ______.

<p>music</p> Signup and view all the answers

Those who experience marginalisation may feel they are considered to be of ‘low’ social ______.

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The experience of feeling marginalized may occur on the ______ or in social environments.

<p>playground</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marginalised groups are sometimes viewed with ______ and fear.

<p>hostility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muslims make up ______ percent of India's population according to the 2011 Census.

<p>14.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muslims are considered a marginalized community due to their lower status of socio-economic ______.

<p>development</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of access to electricity, ______ have the highest percentage among the communities listed.

<p>Sikhs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The percentage of Muslims with access to tap water is ______ percent.

<p>35.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

The literacy rate for Muslims in 2011 was ______ percent.

<p>57</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among all communities, the ______ have the highest literacy rate at 86 percent.

<p>Jains</p> Signup and view all the answers

The community with the least access to basic amenities is the ______.

<p>Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate for Hindus is ______ percent.

<p>63</p> Signup and view all the answers

The population percentage of Muslims in India is ______ percent.

<p>13.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muslims in India are represented at only ______ percent in the IAS.

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Sachar Committee Report discussed the ______ of the Muslim community.

<p>marginalisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Sachar Committee, ______ percent of Muslim children aged 6-14 have never been enrolled in school or have dropped out.

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

The average years of schooling for Muslim children is ______ than that of other socio-religious communities.

<p>lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

The committee examining the status of Muslims was chaired by ______ Rajindar Sachar.

<p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muslims in India experience economic and social ______ beyond education.

<p>marginalisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The percentage of Muslims in Central Public Sector Units is ______.

<p>3.3</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muslim customs and practices are sometimes quite distinct from what is seen as the ______.

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Some people think Muslims are not like the ‘rest of ______’.

<p>us</p> Signup and view all the answers

The social marginalization of Muslims can lead to their ______ from places where they have lived.

<p>migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prejudice against Muslims has sometimes resulted in ______ and violence.

<p>hatred</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marginalisation is a complex phenomenon requiring a variety of strategies and ______.

<p>measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of us have a stake in protecting the rights defined in the ______.

<p>Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Without these measures, we will never be able to protect the ______ that makes our country unique.

<p>diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Realising the State's commitment to promote ______ for all is crucial.

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Flashcards

Marginalisation

Being forced to the edges of society, not being included or considered central.

SC/ST Act

A law to protect the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Fundamental Rights

Basic rights that everyone should have, protected by the Constitution.

Social Marginalization

Exclusion from mainstream society based on differences in background (religion , customs, or language).

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Social Exclusion

Being left out or excluded from social activities and opportunities.

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Diverse backgrounds

Different experiences and identities found in groups.

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Classroom discussions

Discussions in the classroom about the sensitive topic of social marginisation.

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Marginalised groups

Groups facing social discrimination or exclusion.

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Disadvantage

A situation where a group is treated unfairly, hindering their ability to succeed.

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Powerlessness

The feeling of having little or no control over one's circumstances.

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Adivasis

Indigenous people of India.

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Resource Access

The ability to get access to things that are useful and necessary.

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Land Rights

The legal and moral rights people have to own, use, and protect lands.

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Economic Marginalization

Lack of economic opportunities and resources; being excluded economically.

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Forced land sale

People were forced to sell their ancestral land by authorities, often for minimal compensation.

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Seasonal work in towns

People were forced to leave their homes and search for temporary work in nearby cities or towns.

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Loss of livelihood

The process of losing one's primary means of making a living.

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Difficult urban transition

Shifting from rural life to cramped city living, causing hardship and loss of a familiar lifestyle.

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Missed Education

People missed significant periods of education due to difficult circumstances.

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Lack of resources

People faced inadequate financial and material support impacting daily living and well-being.

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Authority support

Authorities actively facilitated the land sale process.

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Vanished way of life

A fundamental change in the way of life was experienced by locals.

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Muslim Employment in India

The report examines the employment percentages of Muslims in different sectors of the Indian government, such as the IAS, IPS, and IFS.

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Significant Employment Gap

Muslim representation in many sectors, is lower than their population percentage.

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Sachar Committee Report

A 2006 report examining the social, economic, and educational status of the Muslim community in India.

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Educational Disadvantage (Muslims)

A high percentage of Muslim children don't complete their schooling.

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Marginalised Communities, India

Groups like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes who face similar socio-economic challenges.

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Average Years of Schooling

The average number of years of formal education completed by children.

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Special Measures Needed?

The question of implementing specific programs to address the educational and employment challenges faced by the Muslim community.

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Socio-Economic Marginalisation

A condition of being disadvantaged in social and economic spheres.

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Muslim Population Percentage in India (2011)

Muslims represent 14.2% of India's total population according to the 2011 Census.

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Marginalized Community (Muslims)

A community facing lower socio-economic development compared to other groups in India, as suggested by the 2011 Census.

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Access to Pucca Houses (2008-2009)

Muslims had 63.8% access to permanent houses, compared to Hindus 65.4%, Christians 69.3%, and Sikhs 91.3% (percentages from 2008-2009 data).

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Muslim Literacy Rate (2011)

The 2011 census reported a 57% literacy rate for Muslims.

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Highest Literacy Rate (2011)

Jains had the highest literacy rate at 86% in the 2011 Indian Census.

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Lowest Literacy Rate (2011)

Muslims had the lowest literacy rate at 57% in the 2011 Indian Census.

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Access to Electricity (2008-2009)

Muslims had 67.5% access to electricity, compared to Hindus 75.2%, Christians 86.2%, and Sikhs 96.0% (from the 2008-2009 data).

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Religious Community with most electricity access

Sikhs had the highest access to electricity with 96.0% (2008-2009)

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Muslim Customs

Practices and traditions specific to Muslim communities that may differ from mainstream customs.

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Stereotypes

Oversimplified assumptions about a group of people based on limited information, often leading to prejudice.

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Ghettoisation

The segregation of a community into a specific area, often leading to social and economic isolation.

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Prejudice

Preconceived negative opinions or judgments about a particular group of people, often based on stereotypes.

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Diversity

The presence of a wide range of different backgrounds, cultures, and identities within a society.

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Equality

Treating everyone fairly and with the same rights and opportunities, regardless of background.

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Safeguards

Measures and policies designed to protect individuals and groups from discrimination and ensure their rights.

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Study Notes

Unit Four: Social Justice and the Marginalised

  • Equality, both formal and substantive, is a crucial value.
  • Differences in access to resources, exemplified by women's struggles for education, highlight the need for substantive equality.
  • The Fundamental Rights enshrined in India's Constitution are crucial for ensuring equality and dignity.
  • Marginalization, the exclusion from mainstream society, affects various communities.
  • The Adivasis, Muslims, and Dalits are examples of marginalized groups, facing distinct forms of marginalization.
  • Factors contributing to marginalization can be multifaceted.
  • Marginalization can manifest in diverse ways for each group.
  • Government policies and schemes aim to address marginalization.
  • Educational tools like data, poems, storyboards, and case studies are used to understand and empathize with marginalized communities.
  • The SC/ST Act reflects the Constitution's commitment to Fundamental Rights.
  • Language differences, religious affiliation, poverty, and social status may lead to marginalization.
  • Marginalization negatively impacts communities' access to resources and opportunities, and creates feelings of disadvantage and powerless.
  • Intersections of economic, social, cultural, and political factors contribute to experiences of marginalization.
  • Discussions on marginalization in the classroom require mindful consideration, ensuring that no child feels discriminated against, ridiculed, or excluded.

Chapter 5: Understanding Marginalisation

  • Marginalization means being forced to occupy a secondary position, on the fringes or sides of society.
  • Marginalisation may occur in a wide array of situations, including: taste in music or film differences; language; religious differences; poor social status; or speaking out.
  • Marginalized communities may face hostility and fear.
  • Marginalization affects communities' equal access to resources, and leads to a sense of powerlessness.
  • Marginalization impacts multiple spheres, including economic, social, cultural, and political spheres.
  • The text discusses two marginalized communities in India.

Chapter 6: Understanding Marginalisation (specifically Adivasis)

  • Adivasi families' experiences, particularly displacement due to forest clearances, are similar to those of other marginalized groups across India.
  • Adivasi communities have deep connection with their land and traditional ways of life.
  • The extraction of natural resources for industrial purposes contributes to the displacement of Adivasi communities.
  • Promises of employment and compensation may not always materialize for those whose lands are displaced.
  • Some communities face forced displacement, separation from family, and loss of ancestral land, contributing to economic and social marginalization.
  • Forced migration from villages and forced labor in other sectors are mentioned.

Muslims and Marginalisation

  • According to the 2011 Census, Muslims comprise 14.2% of India's population.
  • Marginalized communities often experience lower socio-economic status and disparities in access to basic amenities, literacy, and public employment.
  • Data shows disparities in access to basic amenities (housing, electricity, and water) and education between Muslims and other communities.
  • The Sachar Committee Report highlighted the socio-economic marginalization of the Muslim community in India.

Why are safeguards for minority communities important?

  • Safeguards are vital for protecting India's cultural diversity and ensuring equality and social justice.
  • Minority groups can face disadvantages and discrimination due to the influence of the majority culture.
  • Protection from marginalization is vital for the well-being of individuals and communities.
  • The Constitution of India provides safeguards for religious and linguistic minorities, including rights, resources, and protection from discrimination.

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