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Prejudice

Description:

Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment about an individual or group, often based on stereotypes or prior beliefs, which may result in unfair treatment or discrimination. It can exist in various forms, including racial, gender, religious, or socioeconomic prejudices.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The teacher's prejudice towards certain students affected their grades.
2. Her experience with prejudice motivated her to become an advocate for social justice.

Verb:

1. It is important not to prejudice someone based on their appearance.
2. She prejudiced herself against the new idea without giving it a fair chance.

Local Usage:

In the local community, prejudice often manifests in the form of bias against individuals from different neighborhoods or regions.

Related Products:

Check out these books on overcoming prejudice:

• Overcoming Prejudice: Building Bridges Across Differences
• Prejudice and Discrimination: An Introduction