Introduction to prejudice Flashcards
1
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Define ‘prejudice’.
A
Prejudice is a preconceived judgment, opinion or attitude directed towards a a person usually based on a negative stereotype.
2
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Define ‘discrimination’.
A
A negative action toward an individual as a result of ones membership in a particular group.
3
Q
What is an example of prejudice?
A
A belief that immigrants come to ‘take’ the jobs that British people want however the jobs they do take are jobs the British do not take up
