Question

Discuss the functions of prejudice with special preference to social and international tension.

Answer 1

• Prejudice creates division between different social, cultural, or religious groups and maintains group superiority.
• It supports discrimination by justifying unfair treatment of other communities.
• Prejudice prevents equal access to education, employment, and social opportunities for marginalized groups.
• It leads to stereotyping and restricts the personal growth and progress of individuals from minority groups.
• Social tension increases when prejudiced groups feel threatened or when conflicts arise over rights and resources.
• In times of crisis, one group may blame another, resulting in scapegoating and hostility.
• Prejudice encourages communal violence and disrupts social harmony.
• At the international level, prejudice against other races or nations leads to diplomatic conflict, hatred, and sometimes war.
• Racism, religious intolerance, and national superiority are forms of prejudice that create international tensions and hinder peace.