Societal Prejudices

Definition

Societal prejudices refer to preconceived opinions or attitudes held by members of a society towards certain groups or individuals based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or social class.

Related terms

Stereotypes:

Stereotypes are fixed beliefs or generalizations about specific groups of people that may not reflect reality accurately.

Implicit Bias:

Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions towards certain groups without our conscious awareness.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias: Ingroup bias describes the tendency to favor members of one's own group, while outgroup bias refers to a negative or hostile attitude towards people who belong to different groups.