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What is Ambivalent Sexism

Chapter 72
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Simultaneously holding negative (hostile sexism) and overtly positive (benevolent sexism) attitudes toward women.
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Building Inclusive IS&T Work Climates for Women and Men
Valerie N. Streets (Old Dominion University, USA), Debra A. Major (Old Dominion University, USA), and Valerie J. Morganson (University of West Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch072
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In Need for More Tailored Feminist Stories in a Time of Crisis
A theoretical frame which considers that sexism has two components: hostile and benevolent sexism. Hostile sexism refers to overtly negative gender evaluations and stereotypes. Benevolent sexism represents gender evaluations that may appear subjectively positive, but are actually damaging to people and gender equality more broadly.
Published in Chapter: In Need for More Tailored Feminist Stories in a Time of Crisis; From: Handbook of Research on Translating Myth and Reality in Women Imagery Across Disciplines
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