The belief that a person or group, on the basis of assumed racial, ethnic, sexual, or other features, will possess negative characteristics or perform inadequately is called ______.

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Prejudice is the preconceived notion that leads one to assume negative characteristics or inadequacies in a person or group based on racial, ethnic, sexual, or other features without any concrete or objective evidence. Discrimination involves acting on these prejudiced beliefs and treating people unfairly based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics. Identification refers to the process of associating oneself with a particular group or community, while subjugation involves dominating or oppressing a group or individual.

The Belief That a Person or Group, on the Basis