The document discusses the concept, characteristics, origins, sources, and implications of prejudice. It defines prejudice as a negative attitude that develops through socialization and is based on rigid generalizations. Prejudice stems from social, emotional, and cognitive sources, including inequality, personality factors, and the human tendency to categorize. While prejudice can negatively impact social work practice if held by practitioners, understanding cultural contexts and avoiding discrimination is important in the field.

1. PREJUDICE SW 6103: Human Behaviour and Social Environment Group- ”D”

3. Prejudice…Negative Attitude “ Prejudice decides our perception of reality”

8. Origin and Process contd… Direct Intergroup Conflict “ Competition as a source of Prejudice”