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sexual prejudice  

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  • Sexual prejudice refers to negative or hostile attitudes against an individual or group based on the latter's sexual orientation. Such prejudice can potentially be directed at anyone regardless of whether they are heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Sexual Prejudice]

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