PBS Sexism Quiz Definitions & Averages

Definitions

Hostile sexism describes behavior that overtly threatens, intimidates or abuses women, especially those who defy male-dominated power.

Benevolent sexism perpetuates gender-based prejudice more subtly, feeding the notion that “wonderful, but weak” women need men to help and protect them and ultimately justifies gender inequality.

Population averages

Hostile sexism average - male: 2.24
Hostile sexism average - female: 1.6

Benevolent sexism average - male: 2.3
Benevolent sexism average - female: 2