Prejudices and Forms of Racism
Words: 562 Pages: 2 6112Ideas about the typical features of other nations depend on the forms and variety of contacts with them. In this case, the results of those interactions may be not only biases but also prejudices. The latter are formed based on inflexible stereotypes, which are unfounded negative attitudes towards people (Lustig and Koester 152). Prejudices interfere with communication since their carriers demonstrate open hostility and even aggression towards the object of prejudice, which is defined as discrimination (Lustig and Koester 153). […]