Treating an issue, person, or behavior unjustly or inequitably on the basis of prejudices is known as ________.
A) tokenism
B) discrimination
C) ethnocentrism
D) stereotyping
E) xenocentrism

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Discrimination involves treating someone unfairly or unjustly because of prejudices based on their race, gender, religion, age, or other factors. Tokenism refers to making only a symbolic effort to include minorities or marginalized groups without addressing systemic inequalities. Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to view one's own culture or ethnicity as superior to others. Stereotyping involves making assumptions or generalizations about individuals or groups based on preconceived notions or limited information. Xenocentrism is the opposite of ethnocentrism and involves valuing other cultures or ethnicities above one's own.

Treating an Issue, Person, or Behavior Unjustly or Inequitably on the Basis