The stereotype that “blondes are dumb” is simply wrong, according to a new US study which found that the average IQ of light-haired people may actually be slightly higher than those with other hair co
The stereotype that “blondes are dumb” is simply wrong, according to a new US study which found that the average IQ of light-haired people may actually be slightly higher than those with other hair colours.
The study of 10,878 Americans found that white women who said their natural hair colour was blonde had an average intelligence quotient (IQ) score within 3 points of brunettes and those with red or black hair.
“Research shows that stereotypes often have an impact on hiring, promotions and other social experiences,” said Jay Zagorsky from Ohio State University. “This study provides compelling evidence that there should not be any discrimination against blondes based on their intelligence,” said Zagorsky. The study found that the average IQ of blondes was actually slightly higher than those with other hair colours, but that finding is not statistically significant, he said.
