One Door Opening is Another Person's Insult: Examining Benevolently Sexist Behaviors and Attitudes in American Males

Author

Rachael TurnerFollow

Abstract

This study explores Ambivalent Sexism Theory and takes a closer look at the correlation between the behaviors and attitudes that surround it. In this study 133 male participants completed surveys questioning their acceptance and engagement in certain benevolent behaviors, as well as measuring their level of being considered sexist and kind. Results indicate that men who endorsed benevolently sexist ideology more frequently engaged in benevolent behaviors with women as well as believed this behavior was appropriate. However, regression analysis show kindness had a higher predictability in determining whether the men would in engage in these behaviors and consider it appropriate.

Year manuscript completed

2020

Year degree awarded

2020

Author's Keywords

Ambivalent Sexism Theory, Benevolent Sexism, Kindness behaviors

Thesis Advisor

Jana Hackathorn

Committee Chair

Jana Hackathorn

Committee Member

Laura Lilijequist

Committee Member

Michael Bordieri

Committee Member

Angie Trzepacz

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Turner, Rachael, "One Door Opening is Another Person's Insult: Examining Benevolently Sexist Behaviors and Attitudes in American Males" (2020). Murray State Theses and Dissertations. 166.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/etd/166