Ncert class 8 Civics Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalisation

 Ncert class 8 Civics Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalisation

1. What is marginalisation?

 Marginalisation refers to the process of pushing a particular group or community to the margins of society, denying them access to resources, opportunities, and rights that are available to the rest of the society. It often results in social exclusion, discrimination, and deprivation of basic necessities of life.

2. Why are Adivasis becoming increasingly marginalised?

Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalised due to various reasons such as the loss of their land and resources to industrialization, urbanization, and development projects, discrimination based on their cultural and social practices, and their lack of political representation and participation.

3. Why are the Constitution’s safeguards to protect minority communities important?

 The Constitution’s safeguards to protect minority communities are important because they ensure that the rights of minority communities are protected and that they are not subjected to discrimination or marginalisation by the majority community. These safeguards also provide them with a platform to voice their concerns and to participate in the democratic process of the country.

4. What do you understand by the term minority?

 Minority refers to a group of people who are numerically less in number as compared to the rest of the population and are often marginalized or discriminated against based on their religion, language, ethnicity, or culture.

5. List two reasons why Muslims are a marginalised community.

 Two reasons why Muslims are a marginalised community in India are:

• They are often subjected to discrimination and prejudice based on their religious identity, leading to their exclusion from mainstream society.
• They face economic deprivation, with a significant proportion of the community living below the poverty line.

6. What are three things that you would tell your friend about the lives of Adivasis in India?

• Adivasis have their own distinct cultures, traditions, and ways of life that are often threatened by the dominant culture of the mainstream society.
• They have been historically deprived of their land and resources, leading to their marginalisation and poverty.
• Adivasis face discrimination and prejudice based on their cultural practices and are often excluded from the benefits of development and welfare schemes.

7. Can you develop a short story on Adivasis to help Helen make her movie?

Once upon a time, in a small Adivasi village, there lived a young girl named Meena. She was known for her extraordinary skills in weaving beautiful baskets and mats using natural fibers. Despite her talent, Meena's family struggled to make ends meet and could not afford to send her to school. However, one day, a group of volunteers came to the village and started a community-based enterprise to promote local handicrafts. Meena joined the group and was able to showcase her skills to the world. Her hard work paid off, and she was able to earn a decent livelihood for her family. This success story of Meena and her community showcases the resilience and creativity of Adivasis despite the challenges they face in their daily lives.

8. Why are economic marginalisation and social marginalisation interlinked?

Economic marginalisation and social marginalisation are interlinked because economic deprivation often leads to social exclusion, and vice versa. For instance, if a particular group or community is economically disadvantaged, they may not have access to education, healthcare, or other basic necessities of life, leading to their social exclusion. On the other hand, if a community is socially excluded, they may not have access to employment or other economic opportunities, leading to their economic marginalisation. Therefore, economic and social marginalisation are closely linked and often reinforce each other.