Group's prejudiced behaviour

Definition

Group's prejudiced behaviour refers to the attitudes, beliefs, and actions of a group that reflect discrimination or unfair treatment towards certain individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics.

Related terms

Social Norms:

These are the unwritten rules within a group that define what is considered acceptable behavior. In this case, conforming to the group's prejudiced behavior would be following the social norm.

Conformity:

Conformity refers to adjusting one's thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors to align with those of a larger group. In this scenario, individuals conform by adopting the prejudiced behavior of the group.

In-group bias: This term describes the tendency for individuals to favor members of their own group over members of other groups. It can contribute to people conforming to and supporting their group's prejudiced behavior.