What is the difference between stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination?

Stereotyping is a set of generalisations about a group of people or a social group which are often incorrect.

Prejudice is a negative opinion formed before meeting someone.

Discrimination is the act of treating someone different based on their social category, group or class. 

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