Between Quote by Steven Pinker
“There is a correlation between economic inequality and personal violence. The explanation for the correlation isn't completely clear; there are a number of possibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Better Angels of Our Nature, 2011
Economic inequality may be linked to personal violence, though the exact reasons are unclear and multiple explanations exist.
In simple terms: Iquality might increase violence, but reasons are unknown.
Investigate how inequality affects behavior.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- community safety
- research studies
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Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this link?
- How can we reduce violence despite inequality?
Correlation does not prove causation.