Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
7-2020
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Source Publication
Journal of Social Psychology
Source ISSN
0022-4545
Abstract
Despite sexism occurring frequently, people often do not identify it as such. Using a vignette design, the current project explored whether sexism was identified at a different rate and intensity depending on the specific form of sexism enacted (hostile or benevolently sexist behavior) and race (Black or White) of the man perpetrating sexist behaviors. When a Black man engaged in a benevolently (paternalistic) sexist behavior he was perceived as more sexist than a White man. However, White and Black men were perceived similarly when they engaged in a hostile (overtly negative and derogatory) sexist behavior. Overall, female participants identified sexism more often and viewed it as more sexist than male participants did, especially in the context of benevolent sexism. These findings suggest there are significant effects of perceiver gender and perpetrator race in the perception of sexism. This demonstrates the importance of examining both race- and gender-based discrimination together.
Recommended Citation
Kirkman, Mackenzie S. and Oswald, Debra L., "Is It Just Me, Or Was That Sexist? The Role of Sexism Type and Perpetrator Race in Identifying Sexism" (2020). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 492.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/492
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Social Psychology, Vol. 160, No. 2 (July 2020): 236-247. DOI. © 2020 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). Used with permission.