How does stereotype, prejudice & Discrimination differs from each other?

Question

like to know the meaning of each with simple example of each...

Answer 1

Stereotype is an assumed concept about a group of people (whether it refer to race, social class, the list goes on).  An example is someone that likes books or science-fiction might be the outdated label of a nerd.  There are associated traits (Media and television definitely influence this as well), such as the thick glasses, pocket protector, slight frame.  Some stereotypes are positive as well (ie Protestants having a strong work ethic).  However, stereotypes are seen as negative because you are overgeneralizing about a population.

Prejudice and discrimination are worse because they are a reaction to stereotypes (though mostly the negative ones).  Prejudice is generally the (negative) attitude towards a stereotype, while discrimination is the action action a stereotype.  Someone saying "I don't like dumb jocks" is prejudiced, while discrimination is excluding them from an Ivy League school purely on that basis.