Do you believe that one's color/race has something to do with his intelligence?
By lynnedyoung
@lynnedyoung (17)
United States
May 13, 2008 12:49am CST
During my college days, this question was asked by my teacher. I was asked to give an answer. I said no, race will not determine one's intelligence and that the only reason why some people of one race would seem more intelligent compared to those in another race is because they had more chances of getting good education. Therefore if all races would be given the same chance, they will score in the same level. Do you agree to my answer? What do you think?
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4 responses
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
24 May 08
This is a lame trick played by those who can only see the skin and the color of people. If you look deeper you will find that we share the same dna as any one of any color or shape. Supemacists will always invent something stupid to prove their supremacy over others. This is an ancient con game which persists even today.
@knight_rlc26 (362)
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
I agree that one's color has nothing to do with his intelligence. For me, intelligence in inborn to a cerain person whatever his race. Also it is the determination and self descipline of ones person that make up intelligence. Making and planning his goal in his life and striving for it until he can achieve...
@wooitsmolly (3613)
• United States
13 May 08
I agree that race does not affect intelligence. I think you are right about everyone not having the same opportunities, which can result in differing intelligences. I also think that there are many ways to be intelligent, so even if someone is not "book smart" they may be very street smart or have a skill that most others do not.
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
I don't believe that one's complexion determines one's intelligence. I agree with the answer that you have given when you were asked by your teacher. 
When it comes to intelligence, there are different kinds of knowledge that each person is adept on. A person cannot be all knowing, teachers know the subjects that they teach and workers know the work that they do.
Different knowledge from different sources, either from books or learning it through constant experience with the subject that they encounter at a daily basis. They say that knowledge from raw experience is far better than the distanced knowledge from books that we read. But knowledge just the same.
Complexion goes out with one's identity and origin, not one's intelligence.
When it comes to intelligence, there are different kinds of knowledge that each person is adept on. A person cannot be all knowing, teachers know the subjects that they teach and workers know the work that they do.
Different knowledge from different sources, either from books or learning it through constant experience with the subject that they encounter at a daily basis. They say that knowledge from raw experience is far better than the distanced knowledge from books that we read. But knowledge just the same.
Complexion goes out with one's identity and origin, not one's intelligence. 