Robert A. Gordon (born August 10, 1932) is an American sociologist best known for his work on intelligence, criminality, and race.
He was the second husband of Linda Gottfredson, and one of 52 signatories on "Mainstream Science on Intelligence,[1]" a public statement written by Gottfredson, published in response to popular criticism of the conclusions presented in the controversial book The Bell Curve.
He has also criticized a 1994 ABC news report on the Pioneer Fund in an extensive commentary.
In an interview Gordon stated in response to the question "Do you think that people with low IQs should be paid to be sterilized?"
[Laughter] I do think that if we could persuade people with lower IQs not to have as many children as they are having, there would be obvious benefits.