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8 
 
 
STEREOTYPING, PREJUDICE AND 
DISCRIMINATION 
 
Unit Structure: 
8.0 Objectives 
8.1 Introduction 
8.2 
How members of different groups perceive inequality? 
8.3 
Nature and origins of stereotyping. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0 OBJECTIVES 
After studying this unit you will be able to : 
 
• Define terms like stereotype, prejudice and discrimination. 
• Explain the relationship between the three terms. 
• Cite examples of different kinds of prejudice. 
• List the ill effects of prejudice in any society. 
• Explain the nature and origins of stereotyping. 
• Pupils will be able to describe ways to counter prejudice. 
 
8.1 INTRODUCTION : 
 
What is a Stereotype? 
 
Stereotype - A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified 
conception, opinion, or image. A partiality that prevents objective 
consideration of an issue or situation. A preconceived opinion; bias; 
sentence passed before proper examination of the circumstances 
Stereotypes can be either positive ("black men are good at 
basketball") or negative ("women are bad drivers"). But most 
stereotypes tend to make us feel superior in some way to the 
person or group being stereotyped. Stereotypes ignore the 
• Stereotypes: Beliefs about members of a specific group. 
• Prejudice: Negative feelings towards members of a specific 
group. 
• Discrimination: Negative behaviours / actions directed at 
members of a specific group. 

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uniqueness of individuals by painting all members of a group with 
the same brush.