AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In India, one of the reasons for discrimination is
A
attitude
B
caste system
C
poverty
D
diversity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are various causes of discrimination. They could be due to differences in religion, language, culture, the region where a person lives, caste, the wealth of a person, customs and practices, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is called the ‘land of diversity’ because we have various types of food, speak different languages, celebrate different festivals, and practise different religions and traditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Research suggests that a lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace can promote discriminatory behavior. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) concluded that harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is more likely to happen in the workplace with a lack of diversity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Discrimination can take place because of several reasons such as religion, caste, work, language, region, status, culture, country etc.

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