What term describes treating certain people differently as a result of prejudice?

The term that accurately describes treating certain people differently as a result of prejudice is discrimination. Discrimination involves actions or behaviors that unfairly disadvantage individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or other attributes. It reflects a systemic approach where prejudiced attitudes manifest in specific, often harmful, treatment of others.

In contrast, prejudice refers to the biased beliefs or attitudes one might hold against a group without necessarily acting on those biases. Segregation involves the enforced separation of different racial or social groups, often in the context of housing, education, or public facilities, and is a systemic form of discrimination but does not encompass all manifestations of treating individuals differently. Favoritism indicates preferential treatment given to certain individuals over others but does not specifically imply the negative bias associated with prejudice. Therefore, discrimination is the most precise term for the act of treating people differently based on prejudice.