The third chapter in Political Science textbook is 'Democracy and Diversity'.
This chapter explains how democracy responds to social differences, divisions and inequalities.
The chapter starts with an example of public expression of social divisions.
It also consists of some general lessons about how social differences can take various forms and how democratic politics affects and is affected by these social diversities.
Factors determining the outcome of politics of social divisions are:
- How people perceive their identities.
- How political leaders raise demands of any community.
- How Government reacts to demands of different groups.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
- A Story from Mexico Olympics
- Differences, Similarities, Divisions
- Politics of Social Divisions
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Chapter 1: Power sharing
Chapter 2: Federalism
Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste
Chapter 5: Popular Struggles and Movements
Chapter 6: Political Parties
Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy
Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy
Check out Frequently Asked Questions for Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity
When did the Civil Rights Movement in the USA take place?
Civil Rights Movement in the USA was carried during 1954-1968.
What do you understand by the Black Power?
It was a movement that emerged in 1966 and lasted till 1975 which was a more militant anti-racist movement, advocating even violence if necessary to end racism in the US.
What are the basis of social differences?
Social differences are based on accident of birth.
Some differences are also based on our choice.
For example which religion to follow or what to study or to adopt a profession.
Some differences are also based on our choice.
For example which religion to follow or what to study or to adopt a profession.
What is a Homogeneous Society?
Homogeneous society is a society that has similar kind of people, especially where there are no significant ethnic differences.
Who is a migrant?
Anybody who shifts from one region or country to another region within a country or to another country, usually for work or other economic opportunities.
