Prejudice and discrimination exist at both the individual and __________________.

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Prejudice and discrimination exist at both the individual and social levels.

Explanation: Prejudice is a preconceived notion and attitude that one has towards another or towards a group of people. Discrimination against the minorities or the weaker sections of the society is not only practised at the individual but also at the social level.

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