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Term: Prejudicism

Description:

Prejudicism is a noun that refers to the act or state of holding preconceived opinions or attitudes towards individuals or groups based on stereotypes, often resulting in unfair treatment or discrimination.

Senses:

• Sense 1: The practice of forming opinions or attitudes about others based on preconceived notions.
• Sense 2: The act of discriminating against individuals or groups based on prejudiced beliefs.

Example sentences:

Sense 1:

1. His prejudicism towards people from different cultures prevented him from forming meaningful relationships.
2. Exposing oneself to different perspectives can help overcome prejudicism and promote understanding.

Sense 2:

3. Prejudicism in hiring practices can lead to an unfair advantage for certain individuals.
4. The organization actively fights against prejudicism by promoting diversity and inclusion.

Related products:

• Books on prejudice and society
• Books on diversity and inclusion
• Unconscious bias training resources