Prejudice refers to a preconceived positive or negative attitude toward individuals or groups based solely on their membership in a particular social category. Social psychology explains that prejudice develops through multiple psychological, social, cultural, and situational influences rather than from a single cause. Understanding these sources is essential for reducing discrimination and promoting harmonious social relations. One of the major sources of prejudice is social learning. Children learn prejudiced attitudes from parents, family members, peers, teachers, and the media. They often imitate the beliefs and behaviors of significant others without critically evaluating them. If children repeatedly observe negative stereotypes about a particular group, they are likely to internalize these attitudes. Stereotyping is another important source of prejudice. Stereotypes are generalized beliefs about members of a particular group. People often categorize others to simplify complex social information. While categorization helps in organizing information, it may lead to overgeneralization and inaccurate assumptions. Once stereotypes are formed, individuals tend