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Prejudice/Discrimination

Core definition

Prejudice refers to judgements (usually adverse) about an individual or group based on limited knowledge and/or stereotypes. Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or group based on such prejudice.

Longer explanation

The easiest people to understand, the easiest to have empathy for, and the ...

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