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Understanding Marginalisation — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesUnderstanding Marginalisation3 Marks
Question
What are the reasons why a community is marginalized, and how does it affect the community?
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Answer

The reasons for a community to be socially marginalized are….. Different language,
  • Different customs.
  • Different religion.
  • Financial status.
  • Education.
Economic, social, cultural and political factors work together to make certain groups in society feel marginalised. Marginalized groups are viewed with hostility and deprived of opportunities that are available to other communities. They experience a sense of disadvantage and powerlessness against more powerful and dominant sections of society.

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