Prejudice often leads to negative consequences such as discrimination, exclusion, and emotional distress for the targeted individual.
Prejudice can manifest in various forms, including racial, gender, or socioeconomic bias. The effects on the person being prejudiced against can include feelings of humiliation, frustration, and a sense of injustice.
In Sandra Cisneros's "The House on Mango Street," prejudice has a profound and multifaceted impact on the characters' lives. It fuels discrimination, creates feelings of isolation and inferiority, and limits opportunities for growth and self-expression.
Señora Ines's treatment of Rosaura exemplifies this harmful dynamic. Driven by prejudice against Rosaura's background and her perceived lack of education, Señora Ines treats her with disdain and distrust. She refuses to acknowledge Rosaura's intellectual potential and assigns her menial tasks instead of engaging her in meaningful conversation or providing her with the tools to learn.