STEREOTYPING,

PREJUDICE, AND
DISCRIMINATION
Sit Dolor Amet
 Lesson Objective:
◦ 1. Differentiate stereotype, prejudice, discrimination; and
◦ 2. Understand the manifestation of stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination on
gender.
 Definition of Terms:

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Stereotype Prejudice Discrimination

-extremely -unjustified or -when stereotypes and
generalized belief incorrect attitude prejudice translate into
about a group of a negative act towards
towards a person a person
people.
Prejudice
◦ Is an “unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual
based solely on the individual’s membership of a social group” (Mcleod 2008).
◦ Prejudice represents our emotional response upon learning of a person
membership to a specific group. For example, a person may hold prejudiced
views towards a certain race, gender, age, skin, disability, nationality and so on.
◦ This negative attitude (prejudice) can be dangerous since it often leads to
negative actions and behavior.
◦ This negative attitude could manifest into action such as bullying,
discrimination, or violence.
Prejudice
◦ EXAMPLE: A sexist person is someone who has negative attitude towards the other sex and
sees them as the lesser sex.
Freedom and Equality
◦ Equality and freedom have been represented as conflicting values.
◦ Freedom is discussed in the version ‘freedom from’ influence rather
than in the version ‘freedom to do’ what one wants.
◦ It is shown that at the ideal conceptual level complete freedom implies
equality.
◦ The bearing of these conceptual exercises on the comparison of political
systems is discussed.
◦ Freedom is not, therefore, in conflict with equality.
Freedom:
◦ Is commonly represented as being negative or positive.
◦ It distinguishes individual freedom from social relationship.

Equality:
• The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
•  Implies the elimination of disadvantage.
• This demands a high degree of equality; it also defines the boundaries of
the pursuit of equality, which is justifiable in so far as it increases freedom. 
Example of Freedom and Equality
◦ Equality of outcomes is in conflict with
freedom, since it requires that the freedom
of some people be restricted. Societies that
put equality before freedom are left with
neither. Societies that put freedom before
equality are left with a great deal of both.
◦ “They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of
the law,” Kennedy wrote. “The
Constitution grants them that right.”

FREEDOM TO MARRY
LGBTQ activists react to the decision recognizing same sex
marriage as a civil right. (Credit: David Greedy/Getty Images)