"Men who feel like they are in a disadvantaged position are more likely to endorse sexist attitudes towards women, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. The new research provides evidence of a causal relationship between feelings of personal deprivation among men and hostile sexism towards women."

"The new study was based on ambivalent sexism theory, which holds that sexism can have both hostile (overtly negative) and benevolent (apparently positive) aspects, and that both forms of sexism can coexist in a single individual or society. It suggests that individuals who hold sexist beliefs might also simultaneously hold positive attitudes towards women, which can make sexism more insidious and difficult to challenge."

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https://www.psypost.org/2023/02/study-uncovers-a-particularly-alarming-link-between-mens-feelings-of-personal-deprivation-and-hostile-sexism-67296