Fordommer are preconceived, often negative, judgments or attitudes toward people or groups based on insufficient or biased information. They are mental attitudes that can lead to discriminatory behavior. Key points

• Definition: A pre-judgment formed prior to understanding the actual facts about someone or a group.
• Origins: Arise from limited knowledge, stereotypes, cultural norms, or personal experiences.
• Relationship to stereotypes and discrimination: Fordommer often underpin stereotypes (generalized beliefs) and can motivate discriminatory actions when acted upon.
• Typical targets: People based on group membership such as ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, or other social categories.
• Consequences: Can perpetuate prejudice, social exclusion, and unequal treatment.

Simple explanations in Norwegian

• En fordom er en forhåndsdømming mot noen eller en gruppe, ofte basert på ufullstendig kunnskap.
• Fordommer kan være negative og føre til diskriminering når de påvirker handlinger.

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