Why does discrimination occur?

Discrimination occurs because people want to think they are important, so they want to think others are less important. It also occurs through ignorance, and people being raised be racist parents.

What is discrimination? In simple terms, it's unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. Most types of discrimination stem from stereotypes. All blonde's are dumb. All redheaded people have a fiery temper. It goes on. Some times it can be subtle; sometimes it can be glaringly blatant. Discrimination signifies that a person or group of people feel that they are superior to another. When most people mention discrimination, they think of black people. Why does it happen? Discrimination occurs for many reasons. Some people discriminate simply because that is how they were raised. Others do it because they have a problem accepting anyone who isn't like themselves. But mostly, they all do it simply because they are ignorant.