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The document discusses the concept of marginalization, particularly focusing on Adivasi communities in India, who are often marginalized due to economic and social factors. It highlights the reasons for their marginalization, such as loss of territory and negative stereotypes, and emphasizes the importance of constitutional safeguards for minority communities. The document also suggests that tackling marginalization requires careful government strategies and the collective effort of citizens to protect diversity and promote equality.

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understanding marginalisation

The document discusses the concept of marginalization, particularly focusing on Adivasi communities in India, who are often marginalized due to economic and social factors. It highlights the reasons for their marginalization, such as loss of territory and negative stereotypes, and emphasizes the importance of constitutional safeguards for minority communities. The document also suggests that tackling marginalization requires careful government strategies and the collective effort of citizens to protect diversity and promote equality.

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JAIN HERITAGE SCHOOL

GRADE 8 CIVICS CHAPTER 7


UNDERSTANDING MARGINALISATION
KEY WORDS
1.Hierarchy 4.Jati varna
2.Mainstream 5.Adivasi
3.Militarised 6.Marginalised

VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1.Who are Adivasis?

Answer;Adivasis are the communities who lived, and often continue to live, in
close association with forests.
2.How many different Adivasi groups are there in India?
Answer;There are over 500 different Adivasi groups in India.

3.How is Niyamgiri viewed by Dongarria Konds?

Answer;Dongarria Konds, an Adivasi community, view Niyamgiri as the sacred


mountain.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS;


1.Write in your own words two or more sentences of what you understand by
the word ‘marginalization’.
Answer;Marginalisation means the communities which are put at the margins of
economic and cultural development. These communities are devoid of any changes
or advancement which other people enjoy in modem times.

2.List two reasons why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalised.


Answer;*The development of forests robbed the Adivasis of their natural territory
and livelihood and turned them into marginal and powerless communities.

*The Adivasis are portrayed negatively as exotic, primitive and backward people
and are represented through colourful costumes and headgears. This has led to the
marginalization of this community in modern India.

3.Write one reason why you think the Constitution’s safeguards to protect
minority communities are very important?
Answer;Constitutional safeguards are important because these communities are
backward and are lacking at educational, social, and economic levels.

To give them equal status in society these safeguards are required. For the
progress of a nation, it is necessary that all parts of society should progress.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS


1.Would you agree with the statement that economic and social marginalisation
are interlinked? Why?
Answer;Yes, economic and social marginalization is interlinked.

*Dalits and tribals were considered a lower class of society.


They are living in separate areas of villages. Tribals are living in remote areas.
They were not getting a proper education, so not good jobs.
When they do not get opportunities they remain economically weak and do not get
an education and this circle continues

2.What are the reasons why a community is marginalized, and how does it affect
the community?
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 dis advantage and powerlessness against more powerful and
dominant sections of society.

HOTS;
1.Do you think marginalisation can be tackled?If so give your suggestions for
the same.
Answer *Marginalization is a complex and delicate issue and has to be handled by
the Government very carefully.
*To rectify marginalization a variety of strategies, measures and safeguards have
to be undertaken.
*It is the duty of every citizen of this country to ensure that the Fundamental
Rights of all citizen, whether they belong to the majority community or the
minority community is protected.
*It is only the effort of everyone that will protect the diversity that makes our
country unique and promote equality for all.

Concept map

Adivasis

Understanding Sterotyping
Development marginalization

Rajindar Sachar Marginalisation Minority


Committee

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