Question
Prejudice can exist without discrimination and vice-versa. Comment.
Solution
Prejudices can exist without being shown in the form of discrimination. Similarly, discrimination can be shown without prejudice.
• Wherever prejudice and discrimination exist, conflicts are very likely to arise between groups within the same society.
• We all witnessed many instances of discrimination, with and without prejudice, based on gender, religion, community, caste, physical handicap, and illnesses such as AIDS.
• Moreover, in many cases, discriminatory behaviour can be curbed by law. But, the cognitive and emotional components of prejudice are more difficult to change.
