A prejudiced judge gives harsher sentences to all African American defendants, even though he is not supported by the judicial system in his actions. According to sociologist Joe Feagin, this illustrates ______________discrimination.

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Isolate discrimination refers to the actions of an individual who discriminates based on personal prejudice, without the support or institutional backing of the system they are a part of. In this case, the judge acts on personal biases, not institutional policy or support.

A Prejudiced Judge Gives Harsher Sentences to All African American