Prejudice means "pre-judgment."
Sociologically, prejudice is an opinion or assumption made without adequate knowledge or facts. It involves pre-existing notions, which can be positive or negative, often rooted in stereotypes. Prejudice can result in discrimination and bias, influencing how diverse groups are perceived and interacted with.
| List-I (Thinker) | List-II (Idea) |
|---|---|
| (A) Harry Braverman | (I) Work is broken down into its smallest repetitive elements and divided between workers |
| (B) Mahatma Gandhi | (II) Machinery de-skills workers |
| (C) Karl Marx | (III) Machinery helps to increase production, but will eventually replace workers |
| (D) Frederick Winslow Taylor | (IV) Workers produce only one small part of a product which makes the work repetitive and exhausting |