Page 105 - Social Studies 7

Key Words

discrimination : differences
pioneer : a person who helps creates or develops new ideas

Divide the class into two groups and role play on untouchability.
Activity Request your teacher to be a judge.

Exercise

I. State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Mutual understanding and cooperation leads to peace.

2. Equality cannot maintain good society.
3. A person who shows good behaviour is a civilized citizen.

4. Behaviour does not show our conduct and character.
5. To maintain equality is essential for a democratic government.

II. Answer the following questions:
1. What is equal behaviour?

2. What is the importance of equal behaviour in democratic government?
3. What are the ways of promoting equal behaviour? Make a list.
4. 'People should be judged by their ability, character and contributions
not by their caste.' Explain.
5. What would happen if you show unequal behaviours in neighbourhood?

Community Work

There may be some social inequalities prevalent in your community. Find out their
cause and adverse effects and prepare a report and present it to your teacher.

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