
379. Sex Matters | Helen Joyce
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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The Chilling Effect and Left-Wing Authoritarianism
Left-wing authoritarianism is a set of beliefs that appear progressive on the political front, but are allied with the willingness to use fear, compulsion, and force to impose them. Low verbal intelligence is a significant predictor of left-wing authoritarianism, followed by being female and having a female temperament. The simplistic and powerful nature of the ideology appeals to those who are not very bright and lack critical thinking skills. These insights are supported by a burgeoning literature of 10 psychological studies on the structure of left-wing authoritarianism.
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