Explain the terms prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.

Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on actual experience or reason; being biased

Discrimination: Treating someone as inferior based on their race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristics.

Stereotypes: A mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group of people that is based upon how they look on the outside, or actions, which may be untrue or only partly true.