The only thing that receives as much tout as intelligence, is beauty (but that is a rant in itself). Why is it that being smart is considered more important than being honest or good or hard working? It doesn't make sense to me.
2007-10-26 15:14:35 · 5 answers · asked by Adhilia 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yeah it seems like if you don't have a degree that you are 'less than'. It has contributed to my depression b/c I was on my way to getting one when I was pressured into marriage. I still want one for my own reasons but I know a lot of it is pressure too.
I have been told many times that I am smart but it seems that without a degree, I am not as valued in society...that we need to have status and that is the way to get it. Everybody has value and we are all important just b/c we are human!
I really don't like the status symbols we have.
2007-10-26 17:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by I don't know 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is a highly valuable survival trait. Without it, life if HARD.
2007-10-27 00:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart makes more money than honest or good.
2007-10-26 23:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing can be accomplished without intelligence - effect communication, expression of feelings, self dependence, etc..
2007-10-26 22:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by Grouchy Boulder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My guess is that the measure of our intelligence determines our capabilities, and hence our value as a citizen.
2007-10-26 22:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋