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What are Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination?

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2 What are Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination?
Prejudice – a negative learned attitude toward a group of people Discrimination – negative behaviors directed at a specific group of people

3 What are Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination?
Stereotype – a general belief about a group of people Differs from prejudice in that it can have positive or negative connotations Runs the risk of becoming prejudicial and leading to discrimination

4 What are Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination? (continued)
Racism – discrimination directed at a specific racial group Sexism – discrimination directed at a specific gender Ageism – discrimination directed at various age groups

5 Hate Groups in America. There are 932 hate groups currently operating in the United States.

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