Hey All,
I found this article a while back regarding the not-so-hidden sexism in the election. The article, unlike others which offer similar claims, highlights the principles of Social Psychology. The first is the "theory of ambivalent sexism" which helps illustrate why men's (and women's) subconscious bias is geared against Clinton, or any woman, as Commander in Chief. A study conducted by social psychologist Peter Glick and his colleagues. They came up with two distinct categories: the first is "hostile sexism," overtly negative views about women; and “benevolent” sexism: "positive attitudes and actions which men take toward women that are based, deep-down, in feelings of superiority and dominance." Glick stated that: “Men have ambivalent attitudes toward women that are prejudiced and paternalistic, but that are also based on love and interdependence.”
Other theories of gender based sexism and discrimination, especially evident with Clinton's historic campaign has to do with violation of gender norms. Women who are viewed in traditionally masculine lights (eg. being "aggressive" or competitive, or self promotional) receive backlash from both men and women for violating gender-based and societal norms. “The more female politicians are seen as striving for power, the less they’re trusted and the more moral outrage gets directed at them,” said Terri Vescio, a psychology professor at Penn State who studies gender bias. “You’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t,” she continued. “If you’re perceived as competent, you’re not perceived as warm. But if you’re liked and trusted, you’re not seen as competent.”
Check out the full PBS article here!: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/features/hidden-sexism/
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