Question

Please help! How do you think prejudice affects people who are being prejudged and people who are prejudging?

Answer 1

When people hold prejudice attitudes towards others, they tend to view the category of people they are prejudging as the same. Their minds paint each individual to be the same, instead of looking at everyone uniquely.

Prejudice can affect people's opportunities, well-being and sense if agency. Persistent exposure can lead to individuals to internalize the prejudice or stigma that is directed towards them. This can create shame, fear or stress.

Answer 2

Prejudice makes the victim feel less than fully human. When people are undervalued by others, their self-esteem suffers and they stop trying to improve themselves. Prejudice can often lead to bullying and other forms of discrimination.