Definition Of Prejudice

Each citizen within the American society has their own definition of the word "prejudice". One might view "Prejudice" as a premature judgment--a positive or a negative attitude towards a person or group of people which is not based on objective facts. These prejudgments are usually based on stereotypes which are oversimplified and over generalized views of groups or types of people. Or a prejudgment may be based on an emotional experience we have had with …

…values. "Prejudice" is a very powerful word and also a growing problem in our society. Children are not born with prejudiced attitudes or with stereotypes. They learn values and beliefs from their family, peers, teachers, the media, and others around them. Therefore "prejudice" can only be taught it is not something that can be inherited. If we are cautious as to what we say and monitor what influences children we could eliminate "prejudice" all together.