Civics Ch - 6 Confronting Marginalisation Social Studies - Civics Ch - 6 Confronting Marginalisation

The right of equality assures that no citizen shall be discriminated against on the ground of _______________ .

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits untouchability?

"Incidents of suicide by students from marginalised communities are becoming common, these numbers are not just a statistic they are stories sometimes of centuries of struggle."
Source: The Hindu
Which of the following can be a measure to help students of marginalised communities access education?

Identify the concept using the following information.
I. It is a course of action that provides direction for the future.
II. It sets the future goals to be achieved and set the principles to be followed.
III. It provides guidelines for a particular thing or place.

How does the government ensure an end to inequality in the country?

Assertion (A) Adivasis are confronting marginalisation in India.
Reason (R) Marginalised groups follow a different culture, language and traditions from mainstream.

Assertion (A) Article 17 of the Constitution of India declares the abolition of untouchability.
Reason (R) Article 17 ensures that Dalits have the right to education, access to temples, and the use of public facilities, while also making the practice of untouchability a punishable crime.

Dalits have been using Article 22 to seek equality where it has been denied to them.

Adivasis usually live in or near forest and mountainous tracts.

The reservation policy of the government is for Dalits and Adivasis.

Rathnam united with other Dalit families of his village to fight against discrimination.

The task of _______________ is mainly done by Dalit women and young girls.

The law for prohibition of manual scavenging was passed by the government in _______________ .

Untouchability is a _______________ crime.

The _______________ Government passed the Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act in _______________ .

What do you understand by manual scavenging?

Look up the glossary and write in your own words what you understand by the term 'morally reprehensible'.

Why do you think the Dalit families were afraid of angering the powerful castes?

In your opinion does the force put on Rathnam to perform this ritual violate his Fundamental Rights?

Re-read the story on Rathnam as well as the provisions of the 1989 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Now list one reason why you think he used this law to file a complaint.

What did the Supreme Court do on hearing their case in 2005?

Why did the Safai Karamchari Andolan file a PIL in 2003? What did they complain about in their petition?

Re-read the list of Fundamental Rights provided on page 14 of NCERT and list two rights that this practice violates.

Can you list two different provisions in the 1989 Act?

State one reason why you think reservations plays an important role in providing social justice to Dalits and Adivasis.

Complete the following table.

List of schemes	What is this scheme about?	How do you think it will help to promote social Justice?
Scholarships for students
Special police stations
Special schemes for girls in government schools

Why was the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 framed?

The desire for equality, dignity and respect is not new'. Explain in your own words.

The existence of a right or a law or even a policy on paper does not mean that it exists in reality. What do you understand by this statement?

"Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished - what this means is that no one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities, etc. Article 15 of the Constitution notes that no citizen of India shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth."
(i) What is untouchability and who were called untouchables?
(ii) How have Dalits used Article 15 of the Constitution to seek equality?

"The Constitution lays down principles that make our society and polity democratic. They are defined in and through the list of Fundamental Rights that are an important part of the Constitution."
Discuss how the marginalised communities have drawn on Fundamental Rights. Also, discuss the influence of these struggles on the government. Mention any one instance from this chapter where the demands of these communities have been fulfilled in the form of law.

Write a short note on Manual scavenging and also mention the laws that have been passed against it.

What benefit does the government policy of reservation provide to the margindised communities?

What does the government do to promote social justice in order to implement the Constitution?

What are the clauses of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?

Read the given passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Manual scavenging refers to the practice of removing human and animal waste/excreta using brooms, tin plates and baskets from dry latrines and carrying it on the head to disposal grounds some distance away. A manual scavenger is the person who does the job of carrying this filth. This job is mainly done by Dalit women and young girls. According to the Andhra Pradesh-based Safai Karamchari Andolan, an organisation working with manual scavengers, there are one lakh persons from Dalit communities who continue to be employed in this job in this country and who work in 26 lakh private and community dry latrines managed by municipalities. Manual scavengers in different parts of the country, the Bhangis in Gujarat, Pakhis in Andhra Pradesh and the Sikkaliars in Tamil Nadu, continue to be considered untouchable. They often live in separate settlements on the outskirts of the village and are denied access to the temple, public water facilities, etc.
Q. 1. Which of the following statements best describes the manual scavenging?
(a) Cleaning the streets
(b) Removing human and animal waste from dry latrines.
(c) Sweeping floors
(d) All of the above
Q. 2. Manual scavenging is being practiced by several communities in India. Which of the following are among those communities?
(a) Bhangis
(b) Pakhis
(c) Sikkaliars
(d) All of these
Q. 3. Which of the following is not a challenge faced by manual scavengers in India?
(a) They are often considered untouchable.
(b) They are often denied access to temples and public water facilities.
(c) They are often paid low wages.
(d) They are often exposed to health hazards.
Q. 4. Which of the following is not a way through which manual scavengers are marginalised in India?
(a) They are often denied access to education and employment.
(b) They are often stereotyped and discriminated against.
(c) They are often denied access to temples and public water facilities.
(d) They are often treated as equals to other castes.