Pinker — “In this way of thinking, the fact that…”

Source: The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined — Steven Pinker

Book page: pinker-selected-works-part-1

From: Steven Pinker — Quotes

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In this way of thinking, the fact that women show a lot of skin or that men curse in public is not a sign of cultural decay. On the contrary, it’s a sign that they live in a society that is so civilized that they don’t have to fear being harassed or assaulted in response.