Q1: Write in your own words two or more sentences of what you understand by the word ‘marginalisation’.
Ans: The word ‘marginalisation’ means exclusion from the mainstream. Groups of people or communities may have the experience of being excluded from mainstream society. Their marginalisation can be because they speak a different language, follow different customs or belong to a different religious group from the majority community. They may also feel marginalised because they are poor, considered to be of ‘low’ social status and viewed as being less human than others.
Q2: Would you agree with the statement that economic marginalisation and social marginalisation are interlinked? Why?
Ans: Yes, economic marginalization and social marginalization are inter-linked. Marginalisation implies having a low social status and a consequent lack of access to education and other resources. Social marginalization, as seen in the case of the Muslim community, is based on how their traditions, culture and dressing make us identify Muslims as different from us. This sometimes leads to unfair inequity on the basis of religious differences. As a result, minority groups may find it difficult to rent houses, procure jobs or even send their children to schools. This is economic marginalization. Thus, the two are inter-connected.
Q3: You are participating in a debate where you have to provide reasons to support the following statement: ‘Muslims are a marginalised community’. Using the data provided in this chapter, list two reasons that you would give.
Ans: Two reasons in support of the statement “Muslims are a marginalized community”:
Q4: Write a brief note on Adivasis.
Ans:
Q5: List two reasons why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalised.
Ans: Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalized because
Q6: Imagine that you are watching the Republic Day parade on TV with a friend and she remarks, “Look at these tribals. They look so exotic. And they seem to be dancing all the time”. List three things that you would tell her about the lives of Adivasis in India.
Ans: The three things I would tell a friend about the Adivasis in India would be:
Q7: What were the hardships faced by the Adivasis?
Ans: Hardships faced by the Adivasis were:
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