What is defined as prejudice expressed through behavior?

Discrimination is defined as prejudice expressed through behavior. This occurs when individuals or groups act negatively toward others based on preconceived notions or biases they hold. For example, if someone refuses to hire a qualified candidate solely because of their ethnic background, that behavior reflects discrimination, which is a manifestation of prejudice.

In contrast, prejudice refers to the attitudes or feelings one holds about a group without necessarily acting on those feelings. Scapegoating involves blaming an individual or group for problems or misfortunes, often to deflect responsibility from oneself or to unify a group against a common enemy, but it does not always imply a behavior can be observed. Stereotyping involves ascribing certain traits or characteristics to all members of a particular group, which can lead to prejudiced attitudes but is not an action itself. Thus, discrimination is the specific term used to denote prejudicial behavior.