Reservation Attitude Scale :(Bilingual)

The Reservation Attitude Scale assesses individuals’ perspectives on reservation (affirmative action) policies, primarily aimed at addressing social inequalities faced by marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. This scale provides a comprehensive overview of attitudes by examining four key dimensions:

1. Psychological:

This dimension explores the internal beliefs, emotions, and values that shape an individual’s stance on reservations. It examines the extent to which personal biases, empathy, or awareness of social injustices influence attitudes.

2. Social:

This area reflects societal views and cultural norms related to reservations. It addresses the impact of community influence, familial beliefs, and societal pressures on one’s support or opposition towards reservation policies.

3. Political:

This focuses on the political implications of reservation policies, including beliefs about equality, justice, and governance. It captures attitudes towards reservation policies as a means of empowerment for marginalized groups or as a potential source of division.

4. Economic:

This dimension addresses perceptions of reservations in terms of economic opportunities and outcomes. It reflects views on how reservations impact employment, resource allocation, and economic mobility.
The scale uses 24 Likert-type items, enabling individuals (age group 18-50 years) to express varying degrees of agreement or disagreement with statements across these areas. This approach provides insights into both supportive and opposing perspectives on reservation policies. A high score indicates a positive attitude towards reservations, suggesting support for affirmative actions as a pathway to social equity, whereas a low score reflects opposition, possibly due to concerns about merit or resource distribution.
This scale helps facilitate discussions on social policies and can guide initiatives promoting inclusive education, employment practices, and community cohesion.