New research: Skin color affects ability to empathize with pain
This is interesting research. Does it resonate with you? Have you seen or experienced this disparity yourself? What implications might it have on the playground? CNN article: Skin color affects ability to empathize with pain
Can this same research shed light on bullying and people’s response to bullying? I blogged about empathy recently because empathy is a critical component in building a caring community.
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