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What is the difference between a stereotype and prejudice? Provide two examples. Describe what being diversity-conscious means.

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Stereotypes are assumed characteristics or ideals of a group of people based on things they have in common or similarities such as looks. College educated people are intelligent and snobs. Another is that all Italians are mobsters. Prejudice is based on choosing one over another, often based on worthiness. A woman will not perform her duty in the military very well because of emotions. The company likes to hire white kids because they are not lazy. ...

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