Amara has recently gained a scholarship to a highly prestigious debating society at an elite university. Most of the other members, who attended expensive private schools, mock her regional accent and state-school background, calling her a "charity case". One member directly tells her she "does not have the breeding for high-level debate" and should stick to local town council meets.
Describe one way that personality could account for the prejudice Amara is experiencing.
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