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Definition of 'Prejudice'

A preconceived judgment made without adequate evidence and not easily alterable by presentation of contrary evidence.

Common names: Prejudice; Prejudices; Ageism; Racism; Segregation; Sexism; Sex Bias; Bias, Sex; Gender Bias; Bias, Gender; Sex Discrimination; Discrimination, Sex; Social Discrimination; Discrimination, Social

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Perceived discrimination in health care and health status in a racially diverse sample.

Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Despite the surge of recent research on the association between perceived discrimination and health-related outcomes, few studies have focused on race-based discrimination encountered in health care... Read more...


Occupational segregation as a determinant of US worker health.

Aug 2008 BACKGROUND: Racial segregation provides a potential mechanism to link occupations with adverse health outcomes. METHODS: An African-American segregation index (I(AA)) was calculated for US worker groups from the... Read more...


The association between perceived discrimination and underutilization of needed medical and mental health care in a multi-ethnic community sample.

Aug 2008 This study examines the association between perceived discrimination and underutilization of needed medical and mental health care, in a representative, multi-ethnic community sample. Data were derived from a cross... Read more...

  

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Technical information about 'Prejudice'

Definition: A preconceived judgment made without adequate evidence and not easily alterable by presentation of contrary evidence.

Descriptor UI: D011287

Alternative terms: Prejudice; Prejudices; Ageism; Racism; Segregation; Sexism; Sex Bias; Bias, Sex; Gender Bias; Bias, Gender; Sex Discrimination; Discrimination, Sex; Social Discrimination; Discrimination, Social;

Tree Number: F01.829.595;

Technical Notes: no qualif; coord IM with object of prejudice (IM)

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