Study: Physically Weak Men More Likely To Be Socialists

[BrometheusBob.]

He explained: "Our results demonstrate that physically weak males are more reluctant than physically strong males to assert their self-interest – just as if disputes over national policies were a matter of direct physical confrontation among small numbers of individuals, rather than abstract electoral dynamics among millions."

According to Business Insider, the results of this study are misinterpreted.

That means that stronger men had stronger opinions about politics. Poorer, "stronger" men favored redistribution more intently than poorer, "weaker" people. And richer, "stronger" men also opposed redistribution more intently than richer, "weaker" men.

In essence, the stronger the man was, the more passionate they are in political opinions that favor their own self interest.

It comes down to a misinterpretation of the line, "In all three countries, physically strong males consistently pursue the self-interested position on redistribution.”

These outlets assumed — or intentionally implied — that it's in everyone's self interest to oppose redistribution.

If true, this makes your thread title misleading - the study does not support the idea that physically weaker men are more likely to be socialists.

It supports the idea that physically stronger men feel more strongly about acting in their self interest.

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/study...iberals-2013-5

Think I'll give the original study a read sometime.

[B.UTLER]

Lol most Hispanics and blacks are democrats. Are you saying they are physically weak too?

If there is little shed of credibility on this study it would only be applicable to White men

[Hype job]

According to Business Insider, the results of this study are misinterpreted.

If true, this makes your thread title misleading - the study does not support the idea that physically weaker men are more likely to be socialists.

It supports the idea that physically stronger men feel more strongly about acting in their self interest.

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/study...iberals-2013-5

Think I'll give the original study a read sometime.

You're falling behind Brometheus,

Try again.

[JimRaynor]

Researchers found that men's opinions on redistribution of wealth could be predicted by their upper body strength, with powerful men more likely to take a conservative stance of protecting their own interests.

In contrast men who were just as wealthy but were of a flimsier build were less opposed to policies like those of Labour leader Ed Miliband, which would involve surrendering some of their wealth to society.

The scientists, from Aarhus University in Denmark, analysed the wealth, bicep size and views on economic redistribution of hundreds of men in America, Denmark and Argentina.

They found that wealthy men with strong arms were less likely to support economic redistribution, or the fairer sharing of wealth among society, and unsurprisingly strong men with less money supported the policy.

But among physically weaker men, the pattern was reversed. Those with plenty of money were less opposed to redistributing it, while those who were poorer were less supportive.

Michael Bang Petersen, who led the study, said that overall stronger men took a more self-interested position but their stance varied depending on their strength.

He explained: "Our results demonstrate that physically weak males are more reluctant than physically strong males to assert their self-interest – just as if disputes over national policies were a matter of direct physical confrontation among small numbers of individuals, rather than abstract electoral dynamics among millions."

There was no link between upper body strength and political attitudes among women, which is most likely due to the face women had less motive for physical aggression earlier on in our evolutionary history, he added.

The findings were published in the Psychological Science journal.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/scie...ight-wing.html

A study revealing that those on the left are pansies is about as surprising as finding out that Charlie Sheen likes cocaine and whores.

[Willy Wanker]

Lol most Hispanics and blacks are democrats. Are you saying they are physically weak too?

Quit stereotyping, just because you're afraid of THOSE people doesn't mean they're all strong.

Plus a lot of Democrats are gay, hippies, druggies, skinny Vegans, male feminists and AIDS patients. So that brings the average strength that the strong blacks and Hispanics that you're so afraid of down quite a bit.

[1bad65]

Lol most Hispanics and blacks are democrats. Are you saying they are physically weak too?

The Democrats have played the race very successfully.

If there is little shed of credibility on this study it would only be applicable to White men

I believe it was done in England, so alot different demographics than here.

As someone else pointed out, the data may be a bit misleading. I only skimmed it and posted it. I figured it might make a good thread.

[Money Shot]

Far left are pretty inured to violence but they do it in mobs just like their Muslim pals.

[1bad65]

Far left are pretty inured to violence but they do it in mobs just like their Muslim pals.

And a disarmed populace benefits them both.

Go figure.

[JimRaynor]

Lol most Hispanics and blacks are democrats. Are you saying they are physically weak too?

If there is little shed of credibility on this study it would only be applicable to White men

What party do the ****sexuals, transexuals, and limp wristed folk usually vote for ?