RBSE Class 6 Social Science Notes Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

These comprehensive RBSE Class 6 Social Science Notes Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination will give a brief overview of all the concepts.

RBSE Class 6 Social Science Notes Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

→ Diversity: India is a country of diversity. Eight major religions of the world are practised in India. Yet this diversity is not always celebrated as we think our religion, traits etc. are the best. This is not a healthy trait for our country.

→ Prejudice: Prejudices means to judge other people’s negatively or see them as inferior. A person with a prejudice may have a biased opinion. People can be prejudiced about many things such as religious beliefs, the colour of the skin, the native region etc.

→ Creating Stereotypes: Stereotype is the image or belief we have about a person or a group of people, based on the idea that particular group will look or act the same way. Most often these ideas are not true. When people say that those who belong to a particular country, religion, sex, race or economic background are ‘stingy’, ‘lazy’, ‘criminal’ or ‘dumb’, they are using stereotypes.

→ Inequality and Discrimination: Treating anyone in a unacceptable and unfair manner based on a prejudice or stereotype is called discrimination. Discrimination can happen in different ways and for various reasons. Inequality in economic background, occupation type, caste or religion can lead to discrimination.

→ On being discriminated against: In the caste system, communities, groups of people were placed in a sort of ladder where each caste was either above or below the other. Those who placed themselves at the top of this ladder called themselves upper caste and saw themselves superior. Those who were placed at the bottom, of the ladder were seen as unworthy and called Dalit. During the freedom struggle dalits, women tribals and peasants fought against the British and inequalities.

→ Striving for Equality: When India became a nation in 1947, a document called ‘Constitution of India’ was laid out, including all the rules and regulations to create equality. Constitution ensures that all people are considered equal. People are free to choose any kind of work, to speak their language, to practice their religion etc. India is a secular country. Peoples’ struggles and government actions are necessary to enhance equality in society.