What are the main reasons of social discrimination?

The correct answer is Birth.

Key Points

• People may be discriminated against because of their age, disability, ethnicity, origin, political belief, race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, language, culture and on many other grounds, including on several grounds at the same time.
• Among them Birth could be the main reasons for their social discrimination.
• Caste based discrimination is prevalent in India, but the root cause of the caste is birth. 
• we can also see gender based discrimination, but again the root cause is birth.
• Religion is also a cause of discrimination but again the root cause is birth.

Additional Information

•  In addition to its deep and indirect effects on the individuals  and groups targeted by discrimination, prejudice also has an impact on society at large.
• People who live in a culture where discrimination is accepted or encouraged are unable to freely realise their own potential and that of the community.
• Discrimination is a public health issue.