Glossary

prejudice

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a preconceived idea about gender, race, age, sexual orientation, nationality, socio- economic status, religion, cultural practice and other personal traits, based not on fact or experience but on personal opinion. It often shows bias, stereotyping and leads to discrimination of a person or group of people, e.g. There will be no thieving Indian allowed in this house!