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Prejudice is one of the more controversial topics in today’s society. You probably know what prejudice is, at least when it affects people of different races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and so on. For example, some people hold mistaken and hateful beliefs about Jews, or about African-Americans. Some boys think that girls are dumb when it comes to math. These are all examples of prejudice, which can lead to discrimination. Gordon Allport, a psychologist …

…ability to incorporate various racial groups into its show. Children are able to see different racial groups interacting in a positive way with one another. Although positive prejudice can produce moral feelings, it is a form of stereotyping. Frank Outlaw sums it up: “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”