Sexism involving both hostility and benevolence toward women is called ________.

A) ambivalent sexism
B) hostile sexism
C) modern sexism
D) benevolent sexism

Ambivalent sexism is the term used to describe attitudes or beliefs that involve both hostile and benevolent attitudes toward women, meaning that women are viewed as both inferior and in need of protection or special treatment. Hostile sexism involves negative and hostile attitudes, while benevolent sexism involves positive, but patronizing attitudes. Modern sexism refers to more subtle, indirect forms of sexism that are less overt and explicit than traditional sexism.