There's no gentle way to put it: People who give in to racism and prejudice may simply be dumb, according to a new study that is bound to stir public controversy.
The research finds that children with low intelligence are more likely to hold prejudiced attitudes as adults. These findings point to a vicious cycle, according to lead researcher Gordon Hodson, a psychologist at Brock University in Ontario. Low-intelligence adults tend to gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, the study found. Those ideologies, in turn, stress hierarchy and resistance to change, attitudes that can contribute to prejudice, Hodson wrote in an email to LiveScience.
"Prejudice is extremely complex and multifaceted, making it critical that any factors contributing to bias are uncovered and understood," he said.
Stupid is as stupid does. You really had to be stupid to vote for Obama the first time. But if you plan on voting for him after all the harm he has caused this country for a second time. Then you must be the stupidest person in the world.
ReplyDeleteNobody wants to touch this one! LOL
ReplyDeleteI am a racist , I am very smart.
ReplyDeleteI am a millionaire thanks to Obama.
This issue has to do with brain washing , teaching and learning.
no shortage of either here on the shore
ReplyDeleteA problematic hit piece written by a member of the same party "Democrat" That created the KKK and fought against all civil rights bills up to the 60's.
ReplyDelete4:09 So true but you always forget to mention that those bigots left the party, after civil rights, and became Republicans
ReplyDeleteHow laughable it shows the frustration and desperation of the left.
ReplyDeletePrejudice is a natural survival instinct and to ignore or deny it makes you something less then human.
ReplyDelete8:59 LOL is that really your response? HA All you lefties have done was make slaves out of everyone on welfare the Democrat party has never changed just changed tactics...BIGOT !
ReplyDeleteAs LBJ said,after signing civak rights, the democrats have lost the south for at least a generation.
ReplyDeleteTypical liberal ramblings. They first think of their desired outcome and then create an outlandish headline and fill the story line with unsubstantiated drivel.
ReplyDeleteNarrow mindedness and a low IQ are often on the same page.A whole lot of locals won't step out of their little box because of the challenge - for which they are ill - equipped to handle.
ReplyDeleteNarrow mindedness and a low IQ are often on the same page.A whole lot of locals won't step out of their little box because of the challenge - for which they are ill - equipped to handle.
ReplyDeleteJanuary 28, 2012 4:21 PM
That may or may not be true. However, I have yet to see ONE intelligent comment about this. Anyone can point a finger.
And people who insult others without offering an intelligent response, rebuke, question, anything, ...that are the enlightened ones?!
Sorry, I have to LMAO off at that.
But you are not alone. A lot of others act and talk like you.
Maybe you're all in the same group?
Maybe the one this post is talking about?