Difference between prejudice-discrimination-what is ageism

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1. What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination? Which do you think is more difficult to get rid of in society and why?

2. What is ageism? Using one of the sociological perspectives, explain why you think ageism exists in U.S. society

3. How does the sociological perspective differ from “common sense”. Include a concrete example in your response

4. Do you think that women should be considered a minority group? Why or why not?

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