In each of the following situations, identify the minority. Write one reason why you think it is important to respect the views of the minority in each of these situations.
(a) In a school with 30 teachers, 20 of them are male.
(b) In a city, 5 per cent of the population are Buddhists.
(c) In a factory mess for all employees, 80 per cent are vegetarians.
(d) In a class of 50 students, 40 belong to more well-off families.
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(a) In a school with 30 teachers, 20 of them are male. So , there are 10 female teachers in minority. Irrespective of gender , both female and male teachers are equally qualified, so female teachers in minority should be prioritised.
(b) In a city, 5 per cent of the population are Buddhists. 95% belongs to other community. Buddhists are 5% among the other communities, they too deserve to live equally and peacefully.
(c) In a factory mess for all employees, 80 per cent are vegetarians. 20% of non vegetarians are in minority. People can eat whatever they want, they have the right to every share even if they are non vegetarians.
(d) In a class of 50 students, 40 belong to more well-off families. 10 students who belong to a poor family belongs to minority. Every one has the right to education and they too deserve good behaviour inspite of their financial background.
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