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What is the cognitive dissonance theory's argument regarding prejudice?

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What is the cognitive dissonance theory's argument regarding prejudice?

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It suggests that people hold onto prejudiced attitudes even when they contradict their moral beliefs in order to reduce cognitive dissonance.

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