2020
DOI: 10.1037/men0000314
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The “white knight” effect: Benevolent sexism accounts for bystander intervention in party situations among high status men.

Abstract: Prior research indicates that adherence to the male role norm suggesting men should seek to attain social status (i.e., status) is positively related to prosocial bystander attitudes and behavior; however, moderators of this effect have yet to be examined. One construct that may influence this effect is benevolent sexism. The present study sought to fill this gap in the literature. Participants were 148 men 21-30 years of age from the metro Atlanta area who reported that they had engaged in heavy drinking at l… Show more

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“…However, benevolent sexism is subtly harmful because these romanticsounding beliefs position women as lacking the competence and agency to fend for themselves (Glick & Fiske, 1996). Men who endorse benevolent sexism tend to behave in ways that are more paternalistic or patriarchal forms of "chivalry" (Grabe et al, 2006;Leone et al, 2020). Chivalrous acts include protecting women from harm (e.g., sexual assault; Leone et al, 2020;Viki et al, 2002;Viki et al, 2005), providing for women financially (e.g., paying on a date; Viki et al, 2003), and offering women help in traditionally "masculine" domains (e.g., help with cars and computers; Shnabel et al, 2016).…”
Section: Benevolent Sexism Attachment and Chivalry: Examining The Role Of Unfulfilled Needs In Contexts Of Dependencementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, benevolent sexism is subtly harmful because these romanticsounding beliefs position women as lacking the competence and agency to fend for themselves (Glick & Fiske, 1996). Men who endorse benevolent sexism tend to behave in ways that are more paternalistic or patriarchal forms of "chivalry" (Grabe et al, 2006;Leone et al, 2020). Chivalrous acts include protecting women from harm (e.g., sexual assault; Leone et al, 2020;Viki et al, 2002;Viki et al, 2005), providing for women financially (e.g., paying on a date; Viki et al, 2003), and offering women help in traditionally "masculine" domains (e.g., help with cars and computers; Shnabel et al, 2016).…”
Section: Benevolent Sexism Attachment and Chivalry: Examining The Role Of Unfulfilled Needs In Contexts Of Dependencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Men who endorse benevolent sexism tend to behave in ways that are more paternalistic or patriarchal forms of "chivalry" (Grabe et al, 2006;Leone et al, 2020). Chivalrous acts include protecting women from harm (e.g., sexual assault; Leone et al, 2020;Viki et al, 2002;Viki et al, 2005), providing for women financially (e.g., paying on a date; Viki et al, 2003), and offering women help in traditionally "masculine" domains (e.g., help with cars and computers; Shnabel et al, 2016). Whilst these behaviours may appear polite and considerate, chivalry is only offered to women who are seen as submissive, sexually conservative, and nurturing (Viki & Abrams, 2002;Viki et al, 2005).…”
Section: Benevolent Sexism Attachment and Chivalry: Examining The Role Of Unfulfilled Needs In Contexts Of Dependencementioning
confidence: 99%
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