Lastly, I want to take a look at Evolutionary Stigma. This theory is one that I’m torn on. While I do see aspects of evolution that could tie into stigma and prejudice, I’m not sure how much they apply to the modern world. In the days of our ancestors, it was critical to stick with the in-group. Our lives literally depended on it. In today’s world, however, people don’t have to go to such extremes to survive. As stated above, I think that if these prejudices have been reduced to implicit-associations, then maybe I could see how they would still apply. As far as explicit motives go, I just don’t see the connection.
We live in modernized societies and integrated communities. Not only that, but we have access to doctors, medication, and vaccines
We live in modernized societies and integrated communities. Not only that, but we have access to doctors, medication, and vaccines