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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between Bigotry and Prejudice?

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The terms bigotry and prejudice are often used to describe negative attitudes and behaviors towards others, but they have distinct differences:

  • Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment about a person or group, usually based on limited or no actual facts or knowledge. It does not necessarily involve any negative actions or behaviors towards the person or group in question.
  • Bigotry is a stronger term and suggests a more severe mindset. It involves intolerance towards those who are different, along with discriminatory behavior that can be mean-spirited, such as insults or physical actions. Bigotry is often accompanied by a sense of arrogance and meanness.

In summary, prejudice is a negative judgment or opinion about someone or a group before getting to know them or their beliefs, thoughts, and feelings. Bigotry, on the other hand, is a more extreme form of prejudice, involving intolerance and discriminatory behavior towards others based on their differences.

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    • Comparative Table: Bigotry vs Prejudice

    Here is a table comparing the differences between bigotry and prejudice:

    Feature Bigotry Prejudice
    Definition Intolerance or prejudice towards someone or something based on that person or thing's characteristics. A predetermined judgment based on unverified facts rather than reason, or a noun referring to a preconceived opinion or judgment.
    Nature Stronger and more severe mindset, often accompanied by discriminatory behavior. milder and can be more general, referring to pre-judgment not based on fact.
    Motivation Involves an unreasonable attachment to one's beliefs. Can be a preconceived idea formed without knowing all the facts.
    Consequences Bigotry often leads to negative actions and statements against the targeted group. Prejudiced people may limit themselves to judging others without taking further actions.

    In summary, while both bigotry and prejudice involve negative judgments and discrimination, bigotry is a stronger and more extreme form of prejudice, often accompanied by intolerance and discriminatory behavior.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.