Prejudice is an inherent component of human thought and behavior. The term designates the tendency to judge a person or situation based on certain preconceptions; and despite the fact that since the Enlightenment people have tried to assert the absolute dominance of reason, false opinions in different domains have not ceased to circulate. This situation is due to the fact that we are not and never will be omniscient. Even at the level of science, …showed first 75 words of 595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 595 total…fact that we can no longer afford to act on our racist impulses have improved the situation. Races are no longer openly at conflict, though tensions do still exist. It is probable that, since discriminating on racial criteria is no longer a legitimate option, over time, people will interiorize the new values of acceptance. But it is not likely that the subconscious tendency of rather liking someone of your own race will be wiped out.