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Prejudice can lead to discrimination against certain groups from "summary" of Social Psychology by John R. Eiser,J. Richard Eiser
Prejudice is a negative attitude or feeling towards individuals based solely on their membership in a particular group. This can lead to discrimination, which involves behavior that disadvantages individuals based on their group membership. Discrimination can take many forms, ranging from subtle acts of exclusion to outright acts of violence. One way in which prejudice can lead to discrimination is through the process of social categorization. When individuals categorize others into distinct groups, they are more likely to see members of their own group in a positive light and members of other groups in a negative light. This can create an "us versus them" mentality, where individuals feel justified in treating members of other groups unfairly. Another factor that contributes to the link between prejudice and discrimination is the presence of stereotypes. Stereotypes are simplified, generalized beliefs about members of a particular group. When individuals hold prejudiced attitudes towards a group, they are more likely to endorse stereotypes about that group. These stereotypes can then influence behavior towards members of the group, leading to discriminatory actions. In addition, social norms play a role in the relationship between prejudice and discrimination. If prejudiced attitudes are widely accepted within a particular social group, individuals may feel pressure to conform to these attitudes in order to fit in. This can result in discriminatory behavior towards members of groups that are the targets of prejudice within that social context. Furthermore, cognitive processes such as confirmation bias can reinforce the link between prejudice and discrimination. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that confirms existing beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them. When individuals hold prejudiced attitudes, they may selectively interpret information in a way that supports their biases, leading to discriminatory behavior.- Prejudice can lead to discrimination against certain groups through a variety of psychological processes, including social categorization, stereotypes, social norms, and cognitive biases. These factors can combine to create a cycle of prejudice and discrimination that can have harmful effects on individuals and society as a whole.
