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The IQ Mythology: Class, Race, Gender, and Inequality,Used
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Ever since Alfred Binet carried out a 1904 commission from Frances minister of public instruction to devise a means for deciding which pupils should be sent to what would now be called special education classes, IQ scores have been used to label and track children. Those same scores have been cited as 'proof' that different races, classes, and genders are of superior and inferior intelligence.The Menshes make clear that from the beginning IQ tests have been fundamentally biased. Offered as a means for seeking solutions to social problems, the actual measurements have been used to maintain the status quo. Often the most telling comments are from the testmakers themselves, whether Binet ('little girls weak in orthography are strong in sewing and capable in the instruction concerning housekeeping; and, all things considered, this is more important for their future') or Wigdor and Garner ('naive use of intelligence tests . . . to place children of linguistic or racial minority status in special education programs will not be defensible in court').Among the disturbing facts that the authors share is that there is mounting political pressure for more tests and testing despite a court trial in which the judge stated that 'defendants expert witnesses, even those clearly affiliated with the companies that devise and distribute the standardized intelligence tests, agreed, with one exception, that we cannot truly define, much less measure, intelligence.' The testing firms have responded to this carefully orchestrated need with new products that extend even to the IQ testing of threemonthold infants. The authors stress that, if the testers prevail, there is little doubt that these and similar tests would be used 'ad infinitum to justify superior and inferior education along class and racial lines.'
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The IQ Mythology'? A: 'The IQ Mythology' explores the biases in IQ testing and how these tests have been used historically to perpetuate social inequalities related to class, race, and gender.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Elaine Mensh.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'The IQ Mythology' have? A: 'The IQ Mythology' has a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The IQ Mythology' published? A: 'The IQ Mythology' was published on April 20, 1991.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The IQ Mythology' is the First Edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical context of IQ testing, the inherent biases in the tests, and the implications for educational and social policies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The IQ Mythology' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to psychology, sociology, and education.
- Q: Does the book provide any solutions to the issues raised? A: While the book highlights the problems with IQ testing, it primarily focuses on critique rather than offering concrete solutions.