2017•Journal of College and CharacterRequires access

The Danger of Contempt in Universities and in Modern Society

Robert J. Sternberg

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Segments of modern U.S. society are rewarding rather than punishing the expression of contempt. College campuses are increasingly becoming tolerant of expressions of contempt rather than of respect for diversity of opinions. Universities need to take an active role in teaching students the danger of contempt because of its role in the development and encouragement of hate. Instead college students need to learn the importance of replacing contempt with wisdom.

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Key concepts: Contempt, Diversity (politics), Psychology, Social psychology, Expression (computer science), Law, Sociology, Public relations