DATE: October 19, 2026 at 11:24AM
SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORG
TITLE: Mothers and Fathers May Pass Along Different Kinds of Sexism to Their Kids
Source: PsyPost
Psychologists often divide sexism into two categories: hostile sexism, which involves openly negative feelings toward women, and benevolent sexism, which involves idealizing women and believing that they require men's protection. Now, a new study has found that fathers' hostile sexism and mothers' benevolent sexism are most consistently linked to their children's views, hinting that mothers and fathers may play different roles in passing along...
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