Religious Studies GCSE
Prejudice
What Prejudice means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Prejudice
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Holding biased attitudes or stereotypes based on a person's gender, an internal attitude or belief.
Holding negative thoughts, feelings, or stereotypes about a person based on their race.
Holding negative attitudes towards someone based on their group.
Topics that use Prejudice
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agape
- Contrasting beliefs
- Discrimination
- Justice
- Sources of authority
- Charity
- Christian traditions
- Christianity in Britain
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