How does prejudice emerge?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the origins and factors that contribute to the development of prejudice in individuals or societies.
Answer
Groups have conflicting values, view others as different, identify with particular groups, and discriminate.
Prejudice emerges where groups have different or conflicting key values, people view others as different, people see their identity in terms of group membership, and their groups discriminate against others.
Answer for screen readers
Prejudice emerges where groups have different or conflicting key values, people view others as different, people see their identity in terms of group membership, and their groups discriminate against others.
More Information
Prejudice is a complex social issue influenced by multiple factors including social, psychological, and cultural elements.
Tips
One common mistake is to overlook the multifaceted nature of prejudice, which can arise from more than just individual attitudes but also from structural and cultural factors.
Sources
- Processes of Prejudice: Theory, Evidence and Intervention - equalityhumanrights.com
- How People's Prejudices Develop - Verywell Mind - verywellmind.com
