Question

Which one of the following is the main cause of marginalisation?
A.Different dress
B.Different films
C.Different languages
D.All of these

Answer 1

Hint: Although the Constitution guarantees Right to Equality (Articles 14-18) in the Constitution, there are many forms of discrimination that still exist in India. The Constitution specifically enshrines Fundamental Rights in regard to discrimination under Article 15 which provides for prohibition of discrimination on grounds of race, religion, caste, place of birth or sex with respect to access of public spaces and public property. Some social discriminations that exist in India are drawn on the basis of caste, gender, race and religion. This leads to marginalisation. Social groups especially minorities and financially deprived are often at the receiving end of discriminatory behaviour.

Complete answer:
Option A: is incorrect. Other than some specific cultural attires and symbols, clothing is more or less similar all throughout the country. Discrimination might take place on the basis of clothing but it does not lead to marginalisation.
Option B: is incorrect. Regional art and cinema are celebrated as it helps various ethnolinguistic groups to demonstrate their creative ideas and messages.
Option C: is correct. Marginalisation takes place on the basis of language. Even though the government recognises Scheduled Languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, official work all around India is carried out mainly in English and Hindi. Moreover, the medium of instruction for education in India is mostly English and Hindi. Thus people who are not well versed in these two languages are marginalised and often feel socially excluded.
Option D: is incorrect.

Thus, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: There is a misinterpretation that discrimination and social exclusion mostly take place in rural areas due to lack of education and awareness. However, discrimination is rooted in a mindset which builds up hatred and distrust for people outside their own particular community or against a specific community.