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Benevolent sexism is demonstrated through openly aggressive and demeaning actions towards individuals based on their gender.
Benevolent sexism is demonstrated through openly aggressive and demeaning actions towards individuals based on their gender.
False (B)
Benevolent sexism primarily challenges traditional gender roles by empowering women in non-traditional domains.
Benevolent sexism primarily challenges traditional gender roles by empowering women in non-traditional domains.
False (B)
The interdependence between a woman's nurturing role and a man's role as a financial provider can reinforce benevolent sexism.
The interdependence between a woman's nurturing role and a man's role as a financial provider can reinforce benevolent sexism.
True (A)
Introducing women-only parking spots implies that men are more competent drivers.
Introducing women-only parking spots implies that men are more competent drivers.
According to research, people generally perceive those who express benevolent sexist views as significantly more prejudiced compared to those with hostile sexist views.
According to research, people generally perceive those who express benevolent sexist views as significantly more prejudiced compared to those with hostile sexist views.
Hostile sexism tends to evoke weaker emotional responses, particularly among women, compared to benevolent sexism.
Hostile sexism tends to evoke weaker emotional responses, particularly among women, compared to benevolent sexism.
Recognizing benevolent sexism is straightforward because it is openly discriminatory and easy to identify.
Recognizing benevolent sexism is straightforward because it is openly discriminatory and easy to identify.
The gender of the person expressing sexist views significantly alters perceptions of sexism, making it easier to identify prejudice when expressed by men.
The gender of the person expressing sexist views significantly alters perceptions of sexism, making it easier to identify prejudice when expressed by men.
Sexism is exclusively perpetuated by men in positions of power; women cannot contribute to sexist ideologies.
Sexism is exclusively perpetuated by men in positions of power; women cannot contribute to sexist ideologies.
If only women engage in domestic duties such as child-rearing, male dominance and gender inequality is supported.
If only women engage in domestic duties such as child-rearing, male dominance and gender inequality is supported.
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Sexism
Sexism
Prejudice or discrimination based on gender identity.
Benevolent Sexism (BS)
Benevolent Sexism (BS)
Sexist attitudes appearing positive but confining women to traditional gender roles, supporting male dominance and inequality.
Traditional Male Roles
Traditional Male Roles
Occupying positions of power, managing finances, and being the breadwinner.
Traditional Female Roles
Traditional Female Roles
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Women-Only Parking Spots
Women-Only Parking Spots
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Why Benevolent Sexism is Tolerated
Why Benevolent Sexism is Tolerated
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Reaction to Hostile Sexism
Reaction to Hostile Sexism
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The Danger of Benevolent Sexism
The Danger of Benevolent Sexism
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Study Notes
- "Quick Brain Picks" is a podcast that breaks down misunderstood psychological concepts.
Sexism and Benevolent Sexism
- Sexism involves prejudice or discrimination based on gender identity.
- Benevolent sexism (BS) is a form of sexism that appears positive but reinforces traditional gender roles.
- BS confines women to traditional, gendered roles, such as domestic duties like child-rearing or communal roles like being a secretary.
- It allows men to hold positions of power, manage finances, and be the breadwinners.
- This dynamic supports male dominance and hinders equality in the workplace and in relationships.
- Interdependence between nurturing women and men providing financial security perpetuates benevolent sexism.
- Some women may not recognize their subordinate position within this dynamic or may even enjoy it.
Example of Benevolent Sexism
- Oversized, pink women-only parking spots in South Korea may seem kind but imply women are less competent drivers.
Research on Benevolent Sexism
- In 2005, Barreto and Ellemers studied reactions to hostile and benevolent sexism among 235 undergraduate students.
- The study explored how people react to hostile and benevolent sexism and whether those reactions differ based on the gender of the person expressing those sexist views.
- Participants read different types of sexist statements, and researchers measured perceived sexism, evaluation of the source, and anger.
- Individuals with benevolent sexist views are often perceived as less sexist compared to those with hostile sexist views.
- Benevolent sexism seems more socially acceptable.
- Hostile sexism evokes stronger feelings of anger, especially among women.
- Both men and women respond similarly to benevolent sexism.
- The positive impression of benevolent sexists makes it harder to recognize their views as prejudiced.
- The gender of the person expressing sexist views does not significantly alter perceptions of sexism.
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