SEBA Class 7 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 21 – Value of Labour and Equality Solutions & Summary
Explore SEBA Class 7 Social Science Chapter 21 – “Value of Labour and Equality”, which highlights the significance of dignity in all forms of work and the importance of treating every individual equally in society.
This chapter explains the different types of labour, including manual, skilled, and intellectual work, and how all forms of labour contribute to a nation’s development. It also discusses the challenges faced by workers, including discrimination, wage gaps, and poor working conditions.
Students will learn about the principles of equality, the Right to Work, and government initiatives such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which ensures employment opportunities for rural workers.The chapter also encourages respect for all types of labour and promotes social justice by eliminating caste, gender, and economic discrimination in workplaces.
Our solutions provide NCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary to help students understand the importance of fairness and dignity in
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Class 7 Social Science
Chapter – 21 Ospin Academy
Value of Labour and Equality
Exercise:
1. Write short answer:
(a) What do you mean by equality in value of labour?
Ans: This means that men and women must receive the same pay if they perform the same work or if their work has the same value.
(b) What does equality of values indicate?
Ans: People should not be treated differently on the basis of any identity. Equality of values indicates that all individuals and groups within a society are accorded equal moral worth, dignity, and respect.
(c) How did Pratibha Devi Singh Patil start her career?
Ans: Pratibha Devi Singh Patil started her career as a lawyer. Along with her profession she slao associated herself with various welfare activities.
(d) From which age did Mamoni Raisom Goswami start her literary career?
Ans: Mamoni Raisom Goswami start her literary career when she was 13 year old.
(e) In which engineering subject did Kalpana Chawla take her doctorate degree?
Ans: In Aeronautical Engineering subject from Punjab Engineering college Kalpana Chawla take her doctorate degree.
(f) In which game did Bachendri Pal get her first reward in her college life?
Ans: In rifle shooting Bachendri Pal get her first reward in her college life.
2. What short answer:
(a) How does equality in dignity and mutual cooperation contribute to the progress in society?
Ans: When individuals are treated with equal dignity, it reduces feelings of resentment and injustice, which are often sources of social conflict. Societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier. It ensures that every person is treated fairly and without discrimination. Fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity can significantly contribute to promoting equality.
(b) Majority in our society is still submerged under gender discrimination.
Ans: Due to gender inequality, girls receive poor-quality education, affecting their economic status. Women make less money than men. The pay gap is one of the most consequential examples of everyday gender inequality.One of the causes for gender inequality within employment is the division of jobs. On the whole we should know that the girls in our society are as hard working and intelligent as the boys. Similarly women are equally responsible like men. What is needed is equal dignity and equal povision The sooner this discrimination is removed, the faster will be the progress of our society.
(c) Explain why the role of woman is necessary for the development of a society?
Ans: Now a days, every woman in the world has to prove her talent and excel along with their men folk. In every field in the society, woman are able to prove their abilities and establish their identities. In our country, on one hand. Lakshmi Lakrai is driving a railway engine while on the other, Sarala Thakral is piloting on aeroplane. In the field of agriculture, industry and other services today’s women have played incredible roles. In the world of game also the girls of country are not falling behind. Lovlina Borgohain of Assam was successful to receive bronze medal In Boxing in the Olympic organized in Tokyo, Japan in 2020. If all girls and women of the society get the opportunity to expose their talent like man, then can you imagine, how a country and society will progress.
3. Fill in the blanks:
(a) Progress of a society is impossible without________ of both the sexes.
Ans: Equality.
(b) Malati’s physical labour is __________ than Rafiquddin.
Ans: More intense.
(c) ________ the main feature of democracy.
Ans: Equality.
(d) Man and woman are equally ________ and responsible.
Ans: Capable.
(e) The girls and boys of our country are equally hard working and __________.
Ans: Dedicated.
4. Project:
Other than those woman mentioned in the chapter collect information about five other woman who have contributed in different fields in Assam and prepare a project report on the outline given below:
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Name and picture of the woman |
A brief introduction of the woman |
A brief description of the woman’s contribution |
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Ans: Students do yourself.
Q1: What is the value of labour in society?
A: Labour is valuable as it drives economic growth, ensures societal development, and provides individuals with dignity and self-reliance.
Q2: Why is equality in labour important?
A: Equality in labour ensures fair wages, respect for all jobs, and prevents discrimination based on caste, gender, or economic status.
Q3: What are some challenges faced by workers?
A: Workers often face low wages, job insecurity, long working hours, unsafe conditions, and social discrimination.
Q4: How does the government promote dignity in labour?
A: The government enforces labour laws, provides minimum wages, ensures safe working conditions, and implements employment schemes like MGNREGA.
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