Patterns of Social Inequality & Exclusion | Class 12 Sociology Ch-5 (Part-1) | For CBSE Boards 2026

In this lecture, we begin Chapter 5 of Class 12 Sociology – Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion, an extremely important chapter for CUET Sociology, CBSE Board Exams 2026, and other undergraduate entrance tests.
This chapter helps students understand why inequality is not just about money, but deeply connected with social structures like caste, gender, religion, disability and identity. Through everyday examples, the lecture explains why inequality often appears “natural” in society and how it is actually socially created and sustained over generations .

Topics covered in this video include:
Meaning of social inequality and social exclusion
Why inequality appears normal or justified
What makes inequality a social phenomenon
Social stratification and its key principles
How inequality continues across generations
Role of beliefs, ideologies, prejudice and stereotypes
Discrimination and social exclusion in daily life
Colonial experiences of discrimination
Groups facing chronic inequality in India
Transgender identity and the concept of the third gender
Caste system as a structure of inequality
Changing patterns of caste and occupation

The lecture is explained in simple language, with a clear focus on conceptual clarity, making it ideal for students who are new to sociology or find theory-heavy chapters difficult.

This video is especially useful for:
1. CUET UG Sociology aspirants
2. Class 12 CBSE Sociology students
3. Students preparing sociology from NCERT line-by-line

Watch till the end to build a strong foundation for the remaining parts of this chapter.

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