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Characteristics of Prejudice and Discrimination

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Describe the difference between prejudice and discrimination. Is it possible for prejudice to exist without discrimination? Please include an analysis and examples in a brief paragraph without references.

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The major difference between prejudice and discrimination is that prejudice is a preconceived negative notion about an individual or group that is not based upon any factual data. An example of prejudice would be an individual that has a disdain for Arabs, due to the fact that he was told that they are evil. Discrimination ...

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