Can prejudice exist without discrimination
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A prejudiced person may not act on their attitude. Therefore, someone can be prejudiced towards a certain group but not discriminate against them. Also, prejudice includes all three components of an attitude (affective, behavioural and cognitive), whereas discrimination just involves behaviour.
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Most people aren't intentionally mean and hurtful. Many times, they are simply self-centered, unaware that they are acting on their fears and emotions. Often their intolerance stems from ignorance about people that are different or misunderstood. Years ago, I made a conscious choice to work on my intolerance. I decided that there is something to learn from almost everyone. I now choose to actively learn about the people around me, making it my responsibility to understand and relate. Strange and unusual people are now a magnet for me. In fact, it's generally the people who initially make me uncomfortable that teach me the most about myself.