Differentiate Bias from Prejudice

​- an inclination for or against a person, idea or thing, especially in a way considered to be unfair

​-preconceived opinion that is not based on actual experience or reason

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​-both negative and positive attitudes

​-usually negative attitudes

​- results in unfairness

​- results in discrimination

​Examples:

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​Teacher x favors certain students over others in grading final performance.

​It is sometimes assumed that someone who is physically disabled is also

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​mentally disabled.

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​Picking articles or stories that are pleasing to the owners of the media organization or network.

​Some people may consider all Muslim women to be illiterate and uneducated.(This is actually a prejudice against religion and gender)

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