Here is the Class 6 NCERT Political Science – Chapter 2: “Diversity and Discrimination”.

Diversity

• Differences among people in terms of language, religion, food, clothes, customs, festivals, etc.

What Makes Us Different?

• • • People are different in:
      • Appearance
      • Language
      • Religion
      • Region they come from
      • Culture and customs
    • These differences make India a diverse and rich country.

Prejudice

• • • Prejudice means to judge other people negatively or see them as inferior.
      • Ex- if we think English is the best language and other languages are not important, we judging  these other languages negatively

Stereotype

• • • When we fix people into one image we create a stereotype.
    • Stereotypes stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his or her own special qualities and skills that are different from other

• • • Discrimination happens when people act on their prejudices or stereotypes.

Discrimination

• • • When people are treated unequally or unfairly because of prejudices.
      • Example: Not allowing someone to enter a temple because of their caste.

• • • Discrimination can be based on:
      • Religion
      • Caste
      • Economic background
      • Gender

 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Life

• • • Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1897-1956) is considered the father of the Indian constitution
    • He is best known as leader of the Dalits.
    • He was born into the Mahar caste, which was considered untouchable.
    • He was the first person from his caste who completed his college education and went to England to become a lawyer.
    • He encouraged Dalits to send their children to school and college
    • He led many effort for the upliftment of Dalits.
    • Later in life he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.
    • Dr Ambedkar believed that Dalits must fight the caste system and work towards a society based on respect not just for a few bur for all.

Inequality

• • • Inequality happens when resources, opportunities, or respect are not shared equally.

The Constitution and Equality

• • • The Indian Constitution says everyone is equal before the law.
    • It bans discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, etc.
    • Promotes dignity and respect for all individuals.