Prejudice can exist without discrimination and vice versa. Comment.
Prejudices are examples of negative attitudes towards a particular group, often based on stereotypes (the cognitive component) and accompanied by dislike or hatred (the affective component). Discrimination is the behavioural component where people behave in a less positive way towards a target group.
Prejudices can exist without being shown in the form of discrimination. A person may hold negative attitudes but not act on them. Similarly, discrimination can be shown without prejudice. For instance, discriminatory behaviour can be curbed by law, but the cognitive and emotional components of prejudice are more difficult to change. Thus, one might discriminate due to systemic rules without personal prejudice, or hold prejudice without showing discriminatory behaviour. However, the two go together very often, leading to conflicts within society.
Explanation
The answer explains that prejudice consists of cognitive and affective components (attitudes and feelings), while discrimination is the behavioural component (actions). It highlights that holding negative attitudes does not always result in discriminatory actions, and discriminatory actions can sometimes occur without underlying personal prejudice (e.g., systemic or legally influenced discrimination). It also notes that while they can exist independently, they frequently occur together.