Question

Directions for sentence exclusion: Five sentences are given below; out of these, four come together to form a coherent paragraph, but one sentence does not fit into the sequence. Choose the sentence that does not fit into the sequence.

• A. A typical example is Wikipedia, where the overwhelming majority of contributors are male and so the available content is skewed to reflect their interests.
• B. Without diversity of thought and representation, society is left with a distorted picture of future options, which are likely to result in augmenting existing inequalities.
• C. Gross gender inequality in the technology sector is problematic, not only for the industry-wide marginalisation of women, but because technology designs embody the values of their makers.
• D. While redressing unequal representation in the workplace is a step in the right direction, broader social change is needed to address the structural inequalities embedded within the current organisation of work and employment.
• E. If technology merely reflects the perspectives of the male stereotype, then new technologies are unlikely to accommodate the diverse social contexts within which they operate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To determine the sentence that does not fit into the coherent paragraph, we analyze the thematic connection between the sentences. The paragraph should focus on a central idea, and any sentence that diverges or introduces a different topic should be excluded.

• The first sentence discusses the dominance of male contributors on platforms like Wikipedia and its effect on content representation.
• The second sentence highlights the risks of a lack of diversity leading to distorted societal views and perpetuating inequalities.
• The third sentence addresses gender inequality in the tech sector and its implications on technology design, reflecting the creators’ values.
• The fourth sentence refers to the need for broader social change beyond just workplace representation to tackle inherent structural inequalities.
• The fifth sentence warns that if technology is shaped solely by male perspectives, it may not serve varied social contexts.

The first, second, third, and fifth sentences clearly revolve around technology and gender inequality, stressing the impact of limited representation in technological content and product design. The fourth sentence, however, mentions workplace representation and broader societal change, which diverges from the main focus on technology-related gender disparities. Thus, the fourth sentence is the one that does not fit the paragraph's coherent theme.