Misreading the data: Moral convictions influence how we interpret evidence of anti-women bias
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New research suggests that strong moral convictions about gender equality lead individuals to be more trustful of rigorous studies showing discrimination, but also bias their judgment, causing them to see discrimination even when evidence suggests otherwise.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-13 12:02:20+00:00.

Original Title: People with strong commitments to gender equality are more likely to trust rigorous studies showing bias against women. However, the same moral conviction can lead to biased reasoning, causing people to infer discrimination even when the evidence says otherwise.