Scots-Irish herders who settled in southern towns are more aggressive than men from New England towns primarily because

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The theory of the "culture of honor" suggests that Scots-Irish herders who settled in southern towns are taught to react aggressively when they feel their status has been challenged to protect their "manly honor." This cultural norm is believed to have developed as a response to the challenging living conditions and violence experienced by these herders in their homeland. This is supported by research that shows southern men are more likely to respond aggressively in response to insults or threats to their social status compared to men from the North.

Scots-Irish Herders Who Settled in Southern Towns Are More Aggressive