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What Is an Example of Prejudice? Understanding Prejudice in Social Groups

Learn what prejudice means with examples like assuming teenage boys are careless drivers based on age and gender.

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Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on their membership in a social group. For example, believing that all teenage boys are careless drivers simply because of their age and gender is an example of prejudice.

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  1. What is prejudice?

    Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude, often negative, toward an individual based solely on their membership in a social group.

  2. Can you give an example of prejudice?

    Yes, believing that all teenage boys are careless drivers just because of their age and gender is a common example of prejudice.

  3. How does prejudice differ from discrimination?

    Prejudice refers to biased attitudes or feelings, while discrimination involves actions or behaviors based on those prejudices.

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