Write in your own words two or more sentences of what you understand by the word ‘marginalisation’.
To be marginalised is to be forced to occupy the sides or fringes and thus not be at the centre of things.
The word ‘marginalisation’ refers to a situation in which an individual or a group of individuals is deprived of certain privileges or treated as different from others. Marginalisation can be experienced in every sphere. Several factors are there which make certain groups in society feel marginalised. These factors are economic, social, cultural and political.
You are participating in a debate where you have to provide reasons to support the following statement. ‘Muslims are a marginalised community’. Using the data provided in this chapter, list two reasons that you would give.
Re-read the section on Minorities and Marginalisation. What do you understand by the term minority?
List two reasons why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalised.
Write one reason why you think the Constitution’s safeguards to protect minority communities are very important.
