Sorry to hear this, there’s actually evidence that being a bigot is stressful for the person holding those views. Studies in psychology and social neuroscience suggest that maintaining prejudices takes cognitive effort, causes stress, and even has some negative health effects. One study found that white people with stronger racial biases had higher levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation linked to stress and poor health. Another study showed that people with more implicit racial bias had worse cardiovascular health - probably because of the chronic stress of holding onto those beliefs. Basically, being a bigot can mess with your body. It takes effort to justify those views and navigate social friction, especially in environments where those attitudes aren’t welcome. https://bird.makeup/@repnancymace/1895467457088778461
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