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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

What are prejudice and discrimination, and what is the relationship between the two?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

According to Parsons' theory of social change,

a. differentiation brings on the need for integration.
b. differentiation brings on the need for conflict.
c. conflict brings on the need for specialization.
d. conflict brings on the need for differentiation.
e. fragmentation brings on the need for differentiation.

missalyssa26 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Prejudice refers to negative attitudes held toward another group, and discrimination refers to behaviors or unfair and unequal treatment. Prejudice often leads to discrimination, but does not necessarily do so. Similarly, discrimination may lead to actual prejudice but does not always.

Answer to Question 2

A