Why do people judge others?

People judge others because the human
brain has natural preconceptions and prejudices, argues Women’s Health.
The part of the brain responsible for emotional and social behavior
activates unconscious attitudes upon which people judge others, even
before knowing who they are, asserts Time.

Judging others is a normal
reaction, notes Psychology Today. This is because human beings have a
natural instinct for survival, which makes them defensive and judgmental
when they feel threatened. People also judge when they don’t understand
the reason for the behavior of others. When people are not aware of the
pain others are experiencing, they fail to understand why they become
difficult and judge them. People judge others because the human mind
naturally looks for the negative, reveals Psychology Today.

People judge others because they forget that all human beings make
mistakes. People have differences in the ways of seeking happiness and
fulfillment, which make it hard for others to accept some behaviors.
Lack of education on the disabilities that affect behavior also makes
people judge others, asserts Psychology Today.

People also judge others because of their appearance or weight.
Research reveals that most people assume that faces with prominent
cheekbones and inner eyebrows are more trustworthy, according to Time.

People should try to know others before judging them, recommends
Psychology Today. In addition, people should not underestimate the
struggles of others.