Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
1.1 Background and Context
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Scope and Limitations
1.5 Research Methodology
1.6 Structure of the Thesis

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Chapter 2

: Understanding Prejudice**
2.1 Definition and Conceptualization
2.2 Cognitive Processes Underlying Prejudice
2.3 Socialization and Development of Prejudice
2.4 Group Dynamics and In-Group Bias
2.5 Stereotypes and Schema Theory
2.6 Implicit Bias and Unconscious Prejudice
2.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 3

: Dynamics of Discrimination**
3.1 Definition and Types of Discrimination
3.2 Social Identity Theory
3.3 Structural Discrimination
3.4 Intersectionality and Multiple Marginalization
3.5 Microaggressions and Everyday Discrimination
3.6 Institutional Racism and Systemic Discrimination
3.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 4

: Impacts of Prejudice and Discrimination**
4.1 Psychological Effects on Targets
4.2 Societal Consequences
4.3 Economic Disparities
4.4 Health Disparities
4.5 Intergroup Conflict and Violence
4.6 Cumulative Effects Over Time
4.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 5

: Strategies for Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination**
5.1 Contact Hypothesis and Intergroup Contact
5.2 Education and Awareness Programs
5.3 Legal and Policy Interventions
5.4 Diversity Training and Sensitivity Workshops
5.5 Empathy Building and Perspective Taking
5.6 Collective Action and Social Movements
5.7 Conclusion and Summary