What is a common outcome of prejudice in society?

Discrimination against certain groups is a common outcome of prejudice in society because prejudice leads to biased attitudes, beliefs, and actions directed toward individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. When these prejudicial views are prevalent in a community, they often manifest in behaviors that unfairly disadvantage or marginalize those targeted groups. This can lead to various forms of discrimination, including social exclusion, economic inequality, and systemic barriers to accessing resources and opportunities, which can perpetuate cycles of inequality and further entrench societal divides. In contrast, increased understanding of diversity and the promotion of equality are ideals that counteract prejudice rather than result from it. Fair treatment of individuals also stands in opposition to the effects of prejudice, describing what ought to happen rather than the reality shaped by discriminatory practices.