Causes Of Benevolent Sexism
Mechanisms and Outcomes of Benevolent Sexism
Recent research has shown that benevolent sexism is an important contributor to gender inequality and women’s continued endorsement of sexism against their gender (Hammond et al., 2014). The mechanism through which benevolent sexism acts is women’s adoption and endorsement of sexist acts, which in turn inhibits their access to external goals and societal power. Women more than men have been shown to exhibit a greater endorsement for benevolent sexism, while generally rejecting hostile sexism (Fiske & Glick, 2001). When put into the context of a close romantic relationship, sexist acts such as a man always paying for dates, or holding open doors for a woman are often classified as chivalry instead
Recent research has shown that benevolent sexism is an important contributor to gender inequality and women’s continued endorsement of sexism against their gender (Hammond et al., 2014). The mechanism through which benevolent sexism acts is women’s adoption and endorsement of sexist acts, which in turn inhibits their access to external goals and societal power. Women more than men have been shown to exhibit a greater endorsement for benevolent sexism, while generally rejecting hostile sexism (Fiske & Glick, 2001). When put into the context of a close romantic relationship, sexist acts such as a man always paying for dates, or holding open doors for a woman are often classified as chivalry instead