2007-03-25 23:27:40 · 2 answers · asked by kittana! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think it's because we need labels and categories to describe things. This is not a bad thing as such, but it is bad when a labelization is taken unreflected. This is what we call a prejudice.
It is, to put it simply, easier than to bother thinking for oneself.
2007-03-25 23:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Zaius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have an answer for you but I'd like to offer this thought ... I think Prejudice, Bigotry, & Racism stem from being uneducated, disinformed, and in some cases, unfortunately, real-life experiences - negative ones...
It's so much easier for us to avoid things that are alien to us, or have caused us discomfort, rather than approaching the subject in a positive+objective manner - because the latter can make us feel vulnerable, exposed.
We like to be comfortable - it's in our nature, and until we (as a society) change our attitude... so will Prejudice.
2007-03-26 07:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by trbz44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋