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What Is Prejudice?

By Kendra Van Wagner, About.com

Definition: Prejudice is a baseless and usually negative attitude toward members of a group. Common features of prejudice include negative feelings, stereotyped beliefs, and a tendency to discriminate against members of the group.

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