Certain moral values may lead to more prejudice and discrimination

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 10:00 in Psychology & Sociology

People who value following purity rules over caring for others are more likely to view gay and transgender people as less human, which motivates prejudicial feelings and support for discriminatory public policies, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Andrew Monroe, an assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Dr. Wiley F. […]

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