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Prejudice
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4
Writing
6th Grade
01/27/2010

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Term
Stereotype
Definition
A mental image of a group based on opinion without regard to individual differences
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Prejudice
Definition
A negative judgement or opinion formed about a group without knowledge of the facts
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Discrimination
Definition
Treating people in a less favorable way because they are members of a particular group. Discrimination is prejudice in action.
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Scapegoating
Definition
Projecting one's weakness or faults onto others and the results hostile behavior (either actions or words) towards those individuals or groups
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