Definition of Prejudice

Each citizen within the American society has their own definition of the word "prejudice". One might view "Prejudice" as a premature judgment--a positive or a negative attitude towards a person or group of people which is not based on objective facts. These prejudgments are usually based on stereotypes which are oversimplified and over generalized views of groups or types of people. Or a prejudgment may be based on an emotional experience we have had with a similar person, sort of our own personal stereotype. …