How is prejudice different from discrimination?

A. Prejudice is an action, discrimination an attitude.

B. Prejudices can only be negative, discrimination can be either negative or positive.

C. Prejudice only occurs within minority groups, but discrimination can happen anywhere.

D. Prejudice requires the negatively affected group to be a minority group, discrimination does not.

E. Prejudice is an attitude, discrimination is an action.

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Rebecca Higgins

8 October, 22:27

How is prejudice different from discrimination?

A. Prejudice is an action, discrimination an attitude.

B. Prejudices can only be negative, discrimination can be either negative or positive.

C. Prejudice only occurs within minority groups, but discrimination can happen anywhere.

D. Prejudice requires the negatively affected group to be a minority group, discrimination does not.

E. Prejudice is an attitude, discrimination is an action.

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Braedon Potts · Answer 1

B

Explanation: Prejudices can only be negative, discrimination can be either negative or positive.

Miracle Joyce · Answer 2

Its A. Prejudice is an attitude, and discrimination is an behavior

(this was for edg btw:

Which of the following is the best explanation of the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

A.

Prejudice is an attitude, and discrimination is an behavior.

B.

Prejudice is a behavior, and discrimination is an attitude.

C.

Prejudice is necessary in order for discrimination to exist.

D.

Discrimination is necessary in order for prejudice to exist.)