SOCIAL SCIENCE
Democratic Rights
1)
• What is happening in the picture?
Ans: In the first picture, the man is getting more income compared to that of the women. This
shows that there is gender inequality.
What does this mean?
Ans: Gender inequality means when a person is treated unequally or disadvantageously based
on their gender.
• Have you heard this in your real life?
Ans: Yes.
• Have you heard of other examples of discrimination? Where a person is not given a job
because of his or her gender or caste? (Take 2-3 examples)
Ans: Yes.
Eg: 1. Gender Discrimination in Hiring: A qualified woman
It applies for a job in a traditionally male-dominated industry, such as construction or technology.
Despite her qualifications, she is rejected in favor of a less qualified male candidate because of
her gender roles and abilities.
How do you think it feels? Is it fair?
Ans: Gender inequality is unjust and oppressive, and it's not fair. It limits many opportunities and
creates unfair treatment based on gender.
• Based on the pictures given above, mention the fundamental right denied?
Ans: Right to equality
2)
• What Is happening in the picture?
Ans: The man who belongs to the higher caste is giving food to the people who belong to the
lower class (the poor people). This clearly shows that there is discrimination based on caste.
• Why is he giving food from high above?
Ans: In societies with stereotypical caste beliefs, some people believe that certain people are
impure and their touch can make the food impure.
● Why is he not putting the food properly in their plates?
Ans: He isn't putting the food properly in the plates because he feels disgusted and he thinks
that they are impure.
● Have you heard of other stories where some people did not touch some other people
because of their caste?
Ans: Yes
● What is this called?
Ans: Untouchability
● How do you think the people who were called untouchables felt?
Ans: They would have felt like outcastes. There was inequality. They were discriminated
against, this would have hurt them badly.
• Based on the pictures given above, mention the fundamental right denied?
Ans: Right to Equality
3)
• What is shown in this picture?
Ans: The board in this picture says "NO PARKING. IN FRONT OF RAMP". This indicates that
parking in this specific location is not allowed to ensure accessibility for everyone.
• Have you observed any other places where there were facilities for disabled?
Ans: Yes. Places like hospitals, education centers and workplaces provide facilities for the
disabled.
Should these special facilities be provided, if it leads to extra expenditure?
Ans: Yes, special facilities such as wheelchair ramps should 1 4 provided, despite the extra
expenditure. Accessibility is crucial
for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
• Are these against the principles of equality?
Ans: No.
• Based on the pictures given above, mention the fundamental right denied?
Ans: Right to equality