Asked by Amanda Maciorowski on May 29, 2024

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Sam thinks his new coworker Lulu is going to be lazy and not work very hard because she comes from a different ethnic group that he does not like.However,Sam does not treat Lulu any differently than any of his other coworkers because he is afraid of being fired.Sam is exhibiting

A) sexism.
B) discrimination.
C) prejudice.
D) racism.

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background, heritage, language, or belief system.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group based on their characteristics, without any factual basis.

  • Gain insight into the contrasting characteristics of prejudice and discrimination.
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Maylin GarciaMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sam is exhibiting prejudice, which refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes held about a group of people without sufficient knowledge or experience, in this case based on Lulu's ethnic background. However, since his behavior towards her is not different from other coworkers, he is not engaging in discrimination. Sexism and racism are not applicable in this scenario.