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Why do people discriminate others in 6 points |
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Answer» Answer: Humans are naturally MOTIVATED to categorize people and objects. This is normal cognitive behavior. But discrimination goes beyond that. Research shows that the attitudes of people who DISCRIMINATE are a reflection of a complex set of factors including their history, sociocultural practices, ECONOMIC forces, sociological trends and the influence of community and family beliefs. Some of the most damaging forms of discrimination are the result of deep-seated, DESTRUCTIVE GENERALIZATIONS about a certain group. In such cases, people harbor unrealistic, disparaging beliefs about a group and its members, while also maintaining a sense of the moral or intellectual superiority of their own group. These individuals are consciously aware of their negative emotions toward members of the group, and intend to harm, disadvantage or avoid them.
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