Cognitive Colonialism and the Science of Intelligence: A Critical Examination of IQ Metrics Across Cultures
This paper critiques the global dominance of IQ testing as a supposedly universal measure of intelligence. It argues that such metrics are deeply embedded in Western epistemological frameworks that marginalize diverse cultural understandings of cognition.
Cognitive Colonialism, Intelligence Testing, IQ Metrics, Cultural Bias, Epistemology, Global Inequality
A more inclusive understanding of intelligence must move beyond standardized testing frameworks and recognize culturally diverse forms of knowledge and reasoning. Decolonizing cognitive science is essential for equitable global scholarship.
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