Asked by Kevin Aguirre on Jul 31, 2024

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People who believe women can be intelligent and successful businesswomen but consider those same women as angry, selfish, and unfeminine are ________.

A) hostile sexists
B) benevolent sexists
C) ambivalent sexists
D) entitled sexists

Ambivalent Sexists

are individuals who harbor both hostile and benevolent sexist attitudes, simultaneously viewing women stereotypically and in positive but patronizing ways that support gender inequality.

  • Become familiar with the concept and effects of ambivalent sexism.
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Julia SimoesAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ambivalent sexists hold both positive and negative attitudes towards women. They may believe women can succeed in certain areas but hold traditional beliefs about gender roles, leading to negative views of women who violate these roles (such as being assertive or prioritizing career over family).