University backtracks on quiz question claiming ‘wealthy White men’ are more violent, lack remorse

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University backtracks on quiz question claiming ‘wealthy White men’ are more violent, lack remorse
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A psychology professor at The University of Texas at Austin reportedly apologized after a quiz question labeling wealthy White men as more likely to be violent raised concerns.

Speech First Executive Director Cherise Trump told Fox News Digital that universities need to be held accountable in the court of law for 'bad policies that are targeting students.'of others" with"violence, deceit, irresponsibility and a lack of remorse" and are therefore more susceptible to Antisocial Personality Disorder was stricken from a psychology course's curriculum after sparking intense backlash from those claiming the allegation was discriminatory.

Dr. Kirsten Bradbury, a professor at The University of Texas at Austin, administered the quiz during her Personality Psychology course and later removed the question after catching flak for it. "Antisocial Personality Disorder is a racist diagnosis in the way that it has been applied. It is also a sexist diagnosis, although to a much lesser extent. Neither race nor gender is determinative in Antisocial Personality Disorder," the quiz read.

Bradbury has previously been recognized by the UT Austin as one of its top lecturers, according to a 2017 announcement listing her as one of the institution's seven faculty members honored by The

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