Question

distinguish between prejudice and discrimination​

Answer 1

Answer:

   

   Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the individual’s membership of a social group.

   For example, a person may hold prejudiced views towards a certain race or gender etc.

   Discrimination is the behavior or actions, usually negative, towards an individual or group of people, especially on the basis of race/social class, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

prejudice (n) - a preconceived opinion based on prior beliefs instead of facts

discrimination (n) - the act of treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference