Are all races equally smart?

all people are diverse color has no issue in this some folks are smart some are dumb it has no possible conection to race after all do we not all bleed red!To insinuate that any ones intelegence has anything to do with color is racist to say the least !

Hi soulsister, There is no doubt in my mind, but that all races are equal. Every race has people who are brighter then others, but race has nothing to do with it. Given an equal opportunity for education etc. there would be no difference. Blessings.

Okay, I will be honest with you about an experience that I had. Although, it was quite offensive to me. I was seeing a psychiatrist for the first time, when he decided to give me an intelligence test. At the end he told me that I was average for my age and above average for my race. Needless to say, I never saw the jerk again. But, apparently this is how the ratings are decided, because he was doing this from a book. I am African American, in case anyone is still wondering.

I'm in the same boat as you, as far as not knowing much about the technical/scientific aspects of this area, but I'd have to say that with all the mixed races (something I'm all for), and mixed cultures etc, one true race is hard to identify, and a person of one race may have been brought up in an entirely different culture to their ancestors if you follow me. As such, a traditionally 'nerdy' Chinese (expample, no offence intended whatsoever) person may not be brought up with Chinese work-ethic and morals, and not retain information or naturally know a lot. I think it all depends on one's own culture, beliefs, morals, direction etc, aside from natural intelligence, which may or may not be attributed to race. I'm pretty sure I've made no sense, and I haven't said at all what I wanted to say... I'll try to redeem myself: I think intelligence is basically independent to the individual. One's parents may be bright but a child not so or vice versa, within and out of the same race. I think it's a hard one to prove or disprove, and certainly shouldn't be seen as racist.

I think we are all equal in the capacities of the brain. I dont have a scientific reason for it, just that I have encountered many races and seen that just as many are intelligent as there are not so intelligent. I think it has to do with how your learning skills have developed, what you do with the information your brain is given and your own personal desire to know about something, to learn about it. I think some people care to know about thigngs more than others, and this is true in all races throughout the world. I dont believe that some races are more intelligent than others. Bay xx

According to Herrnstein and Murray in the "Bell Curve," race does play a role in intelligence. Genetically speaking, we are pretty much all the same; there are minute difference in our DNA that makes us different. They measured IQ in relations and measured it in regards to race. Many will argue that the IQ test is not a good indicator of intelligence because it's in favor of Caucasians. That's where the theory of multiple intelligences come in. The fact is, difference races are better are different parts of the multiple intelligences. That explains the physical advantages (bodily kinesthetics). But it's not purely biological. It's the social construct that affects IQ testing. For example, a study by a major university (I don't remember which one) had three experimental groups, one white, one black, and one Asian. When the blacks were told they were competing against the white group, their scores declined; when white people were told they were competing against the blacks, their test scores rose. When the whites were told they were competing against the Asians, their English scores rose, while their math scores dropped. It's the mentality that also affects the outcome of results. Ultimately, our biological difference do constitute differences in intelligence. East Asians and Anakenazi Jews generally have higher IQs than other races. Doing brain scans, there is evidence that the brain is different in them than others (I think it was the connect between neurons).

it is ofcourse true that god created all with equal qualities and all will get the equal previlege. but u may ask then why the differences . it is all due to the karmas i.e., duty performed by each one . you will get reward as per your duty and if u do the good one you will get good response from god and if u think of wrong then u will wrong one . i beleive in this concept and this is correct too

Looks like you started a good topic! You say...then why is it such a taboo to propose that, as a result of evolution..... evolution.... actually studies have show man is not actually getting smarter no matter what the race at all that intelligence is actually on the decline no matter what the race according to some scientific studies. Just the same as the earth is not evolving either it has been on a downward slide since the flood I think they say. Trees, plants and animals were much bigger, human were smarter not based upon race and etc., the whole earth flourish and since the flood it as been in decay! I have heard this and read a little bit about it on the net. I need to look deeper into it myself. But all the studies come from scientist. So if we agree to read up on and consider one study then it is only fair to consider the other studies by a variety of scientist as well.

It seems that some races are better equipped to handle different climates, but it is said that we only use around 12% of our mind's true capacity and I think the proof is there.. When it comes to intellectual intelligence, we have surgeons, lawyers, scientists from every part of the globe. I think it's just that if we really want something enough, whoever we are, we can get it. Hardship makes some people stride harder, whilst it can get others to give up completely. It's nothing to do with where we are born, or to what race, but everything to do with who we really are. :-)

I know that all races are created with equal intelligence. Some are born into into cultures and families with less opportunities than others. Thats all it is.

As we are all Gods creature, we are made to be equall. Being smart to other has nothing to do with your nationality. It is in your own capability to learn things.

i think that every one have there on unique talent. no mater what races they are in..,talent can be develop by situation, experience. and education. some of the country or races have a limited or no access in the present society.. but i think they have thier oun talent and good at the field where they are in..

We're all the human race! I don't see any diff's between us in terms of capacity for intelligence or other capabilities (athletics, and so on). I think a lot of what we perceive as differences in levels are actually culturally brought on... for example, this white girl has no rhythm - none! No one in my family did. But if we had a heritage of rhythm and dance, like my pastor does (he happens to be black) then I probably would be able to do more than clap hands to a simple beat. Probably a lot of things like that!

I definitely think there are differences. Stereotypes come from somewhere, and asians, on average, are really good at math. I'm actually in a class right now that's trying to convince us that there is no such thing as race because there is more between group variation than within group variation. But thats bull because there still IS between group variation.