Asked by Jacob Cassar on Jun 18, 2024

verifed

Verified

Mike does not want his wife to watch a particularly violent movie because he believes women are too pure for that kind of material.This is an example of:

A) dehumanization.
B) hostile sexism.
C) ambivalent sexism.
D) benevolent sexism.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is couched in terms that seem kind or benevolent toward women but actually supports traditional gender roles and perpetuates gender inequalities.

Violent Movie

A film genre that contains sequences of intense physical conflict, often including harm or brutality, intended to elicit a reaction from the viewer.

Pure

Often refers to something not mixed with any other substances, showing qualities of cleanliness or undefiled nature.

  • Identify certain stereotypes pertinent to racial and gender groups and their manifestations in forms of prejudice and discrimination.
verifed

Verified Answer

AV
Andre VasquezJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This is an example of benevolent sexism because Mike is expressing a supposedly positive attitude towards women, i.e. that they are pure and need protection from harmful material. However, this attitude is ultimately sexist because it assumes that women are inherently more fragile than men and in need of protection, which reinforces traditional gender roles and limits women's agency.