Prejudice is forming an opinion about a person or thing without knowing the actual facts about them. Prejudice can be harmful because it can lead to negative attitudes and behaviors towards others who are perceived as different. Prejudice can be based on various factors such as peoples religious beliefs, the color of their skin, their accent or their clothes, or even their region. There are different types of prejudice such as gender prejudice, racial prejudice, class prejudice, disability prejudice, etc. . Prejudice can be caused by social factors such as socialization, conforming behaviors, economic benefits, etc. . Prejudice and discrimination can overlap and intersect in many ways.