The author mentioned that she is for the research on the possible links between gender, race and intelligence to prove that there is not much difference in the intelligent quotient(IQ) as long as there is equal chance of gaining experience. I agree with the author as there are various factors we have to consider before condemning a race or gender inferior.
One of the factors against the research mentioned is the flexibility of the measurement of the intelligence which is reported to be adjusted to make the result 'right'. Hence, there is a certain level of bias and that the measurement of intelligence is still ambiguous as there is no fixed method of how you can measure one's intelligence. Also, various races all have genetic differences, thus having nothing in common to compare with respect to intelligence. The genders, also have different structural and biochemical differences which can make comparison difficult. However, all these factors actually do not attribute to one's intelligence and ability as proven by the Flynn effect. These factors are in fact independent with the gain in IQ. More research is hence needed to convince everyone that there is no superiority over a certain race say despite the various differences. Some of the past researches have either been tamed or bias and this only causes inaccuracy of measurement of IQ.
The author also mentioned that experience is what makes one cleverer and with successive generations receiving more education than the past , intelligence is definitely on the rise among humans in general. Without a doubt, experience is crucial for one in gaining IQ as one will gain more exposure and perspectives to solving problems. It also makes one become familarised with similar problems or questions, hence the increase in IQ. It is then reasonable to think that one with induction of endless knowledge and prolonged exposure to problems which promotes critical thinking and experience will without a doubt has a high IQ, instead of investigating at genders or different races which really prove nothing but only further to show likewise.
Therefore, I think that equal opportunity must be given to everyone in order for everyone to have the experience to gain IQ. Give anyone an opportunity, the chance for a better education and together with one's motivation to work very hard, you will see a highly intelligent human being, be it a woman,man,black or white.There is perhaps no need to dispute who is more superior but the research can rather be a indicator on the progress of human advancement in general and we can actually see that more opportunities are equally spread towards those who have been discriminated or look down upon in the past as the IQ gap of different races and gender has been closing up.
In Singapore's society, due to government's implementation of the meritocracy system in education, there has always been a fair and equal chance for each and everyone to shine and perform. Students here are motivated to study and work hard for their future. Hence, the overall average IQ in Singapore is high. There has been no discrimination or bias against a certain race, so scholars are rather evenly proportional to the size of each race and gender. Therefore, having to conduct the research here will no doubt show the even distribution clearly.
Ultimately in the end, a lack of talent can always be compensated with a strong desire of wanting to succeed. There is no inferiority or superiority to compare about as we are all potentially superior if given the same environment, level of education, experience and maybe nutrition. All it matters is whether one is given the chance to be so and to make use of it to be highly intelligent regardless of the race and gender.
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Good analytical review. Condemning race or gender of it's intelligence is truly not proven just by mere statistics. Every human being are made different therefore it is impossible to rate us. However this IQ results only prove to show that there is still race or gender disparity where this particular group of people may not be given a chance to gain IQ.But then again to differentiate between gender and race through IQ can never be possible because there are no perfect variables thus i do not exactly agree that IQ relies purely on experience alone that accounts for the difference in IQ.
ReplyDeletequite a perceptive and subtle review but does not really pit both ends of the argument; mainly exploring one possible aspect. statistics is still evident that there is disparity in iq levels between both genders but not entirely applicable to races. the debate is mainly on the issue of gender and less on race due to the underlying fact that the latter can be greatly determined by outside influence. although iq levels has thought to be attributed to preferential or society's treatment of both genders, the difference in innate abilities of both genders have proved to contribute to iq levels. ultimately, we cannot condemn or discriminate against a gender or race as being inferior in terms or iq levels but we cannot deny that there exists a co-relation between iq levels and gender or race.
ReplyDeleteA balanced, unbiased analysis. Statistics and experience cannot exactly determine one's IQ, let alone differentiate male from female. A difference in IQ level doesn't prove that the one with a higher level will definitely be successful or that he/she is absolutely more intelligent than the other. We should not judge a race or gender by looking at their IQ and differentiate them according to it. But in the first place, why are we seperating them?
ReplyDeleteEvery human being is unique and hence to make things easier for us, we are grouped together in the nearest common traits that we possess. However, these common traits do not actually define us as who we are or in this case, how intelligent we are. Experience and continuous learning can close the 'gap' between the whites and the blacks. The fact that they are living in different parts of the world with very different environment and opportunities to learn produces the 'gap' and researchers show that the gap is reducing as the poorer black countries are progressing. Hence, IQ levels are not a true indicator of how intelligent we are and a tool for comparison.
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