Prejudice vs. Discrimination — What's the Difference?

Preconceived notion about a group.

Action based on prejudice.

Rooted in stereotypes and biases.

Leads to unfair treatment.

Influenced by ignorance or fear.

Observable and measurable.

Internal bias, may not lead to action.

Requires systemic change to address.

Can exist without discrimination.

Reinforces social inequalities.

The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions

Recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another

An adverse judgment or opinion formed unfairly or without knowledge of the facts

The selection of a signal having a required characteristic, such as frequency or amplitude, by means of a discriminator.

Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular social group, such as a race or the adherents of a religion.

The act of discriminating.

Detriment or harm caused to a person, especially in a legal case

The ability or power to see or make fine distinctions; discernment.

Preclusionary effect, preventing further pursuit of one's interests

Treatment or consideration based on class or category, such as race or gender, rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice.

To fill with prejudice or cause to judge with prejudice

Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

To affect detrimentally or harmfully by a judgment or act

(uncountable) The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment, especially in matters of good taste.

(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

That which discriminates; a distinguishing mark, a characteristic.

(countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.

(countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.

(obsolete) Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.

The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.

Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.

The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means.

(transitive) To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

That which discriminates; mark of distinction.

(transitive) To cause prejudice in; to bias the mind of.

Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

Foresight.

The cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

An opinion or judgment formed without due examination; prejudgment; a leaning toward one side of a question from other considerations than those belonging to it; an unreasonable predilection for, or objection against, anything; especially, an opinion or leaning adverse to anything, without just grounds, or before sufficient knowledge.

A bias on the part of judge, juror, or witness which interferes with fairness of judgment.

Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.

To cause to have prejudice; to prepossess with opinions formed without due knowledge or examination; to bias the mind of, by hasty and incorrect notions; to give an unreasonable bent to, as to one side or the other of a cause; as, to prejudice a critic or a juryman.

To obstruct or injure by prejudices, or by previous bias of the mind; hence, generally, to hurt; to damage; to injure; to impair; as, to prejudice a good cause.

A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

Disadvantage by prejudice

Influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

Discrimination is the act of treating people unfairly based on prejudices, while prejudice is an internal bias.

Education, exposure to diverse groups, and challenging one's own biases can help reduce prejudice.

Societal norms, policies, and laws can either perpetuate or help combat discrimination.

Prejudiced views often stem from ignorance, fear, or a desire to feel superior to others.

Direct discrimination is intentional and overtly unfair treatment, while indirect discrimination occurs when neutral policies disproportionately affect a specific group.

It can limit individuals' opportunities, rights, and well-being, leading to social and economic disparities.

Yes, intra-group discrimination can occur based on differences in socio-economic status, religion, or other factors within the same broader group.

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or bias towards an individual or group, often not based on factual evidence.

Yes, one can hold prejudiced views without necessarily acting on them in a discriminatory manner.

Not always; it can also result from unconscious biases or systemic structures.

Organizations can implement diversity training, establish anti-discrimination policies, and promote an inclusive culture to combat discrimination.

Prejudices can form through upbringing, media influence, personal experiences, and societal norms.

Laws can help address overt discrimination but may not fully eliminate underlying prejudices.

Institutional discrimination involves policies and practices within organizations that systematically disadvantage certain groups.