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Definition of Prejudice

&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad3" id&equals;"quads-ad3" style&equals;"float&colon;left&semi;margin&colon;0px 0px 0px 0&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"d39b46b3f7ef22b4a3a221038394de7c" data-index&equals;"1" style&equals;"float&colon; left&semi; margin&colon; 10px 10px 10px 0&semi;">&NewLine;<script async src&equals;"&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- Sociology Learners 336 X 280 Post Top --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;inline-block&semi;width&colon;336px&semi;height&colon;280px" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-7649183549375766" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"1656902389"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine;&lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"post">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"body">&NewLine;<div id&equals;"287c4059-21c6-4014-9b4a-415176a1a3f4" class&equals;"postBody" contenteditable&equals;"true">&NewLine;<h3 align&equals;"justify"><img class&equals;"size-thumbnail wp-image-1853 alignleft" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sociologylearners&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;07&sol;1117-1-150x150&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Author" width&equals;"150" height&equals;"150" &sol;>By Khushdil Khan Kasi<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify"><b>Prejudice<&sol;b> is a preconceived opinion or judgment about an individual or group that is not based on reason or actual experience&period; It typically involves holding negative attitudes&comma; beliefs&comma; or feelings towards people based on their membership in a particular group&comma; such as race&comma; ethnicity&comma; religion&comma; gender&comma; sexual orientation&comma; or other characteristics&period; Prejudice is often rooted in stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and social injustice&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 align&equals;"justify">Key Characteristics of Prejudice<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Unfounded Opinions&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Prejudice is not based on actual knowledge or experience but rather on preconceived notions and stereotypes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Negative Attitudes&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o It involves holding unfavorable views or feelings towards individuals or groups&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Generalization&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Prejudice involves applying generalized beliefs or attitudes to all members of a group without considering individual differences&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Persistence&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Prejudicial attitudes are often resistant to change&comma; even in the face of contradictory evidence&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 align&equals;"justify">Examples of Prejudice<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Racial Prejudice&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Holding negative beliefs or attitudes towards people based on their race or ethnicity&comma; such as believing that a particular race is inherently inferior or superior to another&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Gender Prejudice&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Holding biased views towards individuals based on their gender&comma; such as believing that women are less capable than men in certain professions&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Religious Prejudice&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Harboring negative feelings towards individuals because of their religious beliefs&comma; such as assuming that followers of a certain religion are inherently violent or untrustworthy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Age Prejudice&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Discriminating against individuals based on their age&comma; such as believing that older people are incapable of learning new skills or that younger people are irresponsible&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 align&equals;"justify">Consequences of Prejudice<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Discrimination&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Prejudice can lead to discriminatory behaviors and practices&comma; where individuals or groups are treated unfairly based on their perceived membership in a particular group&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Social Injustice&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o It contributes to systemic inequalities and social injustice&comma; perpetuating disparities in opportunities&comma; resources&comma; and treatment&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Interpersonal Conflict&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Prejudice can cause tension and conflict between individuals and groups&comma; leading to a divided and hostile society&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h5 align&equals;"justify">Psychological Impact&colon;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">o Those who are targets of prejudice may experience psychological distress&comma; including lowered self-esteem&comma; anxiety&comma; and depression&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 align&equals;"justify">Conclusion<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">Prejudice is a harmful and unfounded attitude that negatively affects individuals and society&period; It is important to recognize and challenge prejudicial beliefs and behaviors to promote a more equitable and inclusive world&period; Understanding the nature and consequences of prejudice is a crucial step towards reducing its impact and fostering greater social harmony&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p align&equals;"justify">&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&excl;--CusAds0-->&NewLine;<div style&equals;"font-size&colon; 0px&semi; height&colon; 0px&semi; line-height&colon; 0px&semi; margin&colon; 0&semi; padding&colon; 0&semi; clear&colon; both&semi;"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad2" id&equals;"quads-ad2" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;

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