Bigotries are biased and narrow-minded attitudes towards individuals or groups based on their beliefs, race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Synonyms for bigotries include discrimination, prejudice, intolerance, narrow-mindedness, dogmatism and bias. Discrimination refers to biased treatment or unfair behavior towards certain individuals or groups. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something without proper understanding or knowledge. Intolerance is the unwillingness to accept or respect different opinions or behaviors. Narrow-mindedness is a lack of open-mindedness or unwillingness to consider alternative ideas or perspectives. Dogmatism is the rigid adherence to a particular set of beliefs or principles, often without question. Bias is a favoritism towards or against something, often based on preconceived notions or opinions.