Women’s Endorsement of Heteronormative Dating Scripts is Predicted by Sexism, Feminist Identity, A Preference for Dominant Men, and A Preference Against Short-Term Relationships

Alba, Beatrice; Hammond, Matthew D.; Cross, Emily J.

doi:10.1007/s11199-023-01405-6

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“…Nevertheless, women represent a minoritized group, as in all societies, they are by no doubt disadvantaged in multiple domains-from work, money, time, and power to health and education-and are targets of gender violence (ILO, 2022;. This disadvantage can take up very subtle forms, is oftentimes internalized and somewhat justified (e.g., Jost and Kay, 2005), and permeates every aspect of life, from intimate relationships to structural barriers to economic empowerment (e.g., Heilman, 2012;Ellemers, 2018;Alba et al, 2023).…”

Section: From Gender Inequalities To Attitudes Toward Minoritiesmentioning

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Turning ingroup wounds into bonds: perceptions of gender inequalities predict attitudes toward other minorities

Ciaffoni,

Rubini,

Moscatelli

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Despite significant strides in reducing gender disparities over the past decades, women still face disparities in several domains. While extensive research has explored the various consequences of gender inequalities for women, this study (N = 493 participants) delves into a less-explored dimension, investigating whether and how perceiving gender inequalities is associated with attitudes toward minorities. Drawing on relative deprivation theory and intra-minority solidarity research, we examined the relationship between women's perceptions of gender inequalities—spanning workplace inequality, domestic inequality, sexual harassment, and social expectations—and attitudes toward gays and lesbians, transgender women, and immigrants. We also explored whether indignation, arising from recognizing unjust circumstances, mediated these relationships, and the moderating role of perceived friends' support for gender equality. The results of the path analyses unveiled a nuanced relationship. While women who were more aware of gender inequalities exhibited more positive attitudes toward gays and lesbians and transgender women, no such relationship was observed regarding immigrants. Indignation and perceived friends' support for gender equality were key factors in fostering positive intergroup attitudes. Regarding their moderating role, perceived social norms only influenced the relationship between indignation and attitudes toward gays and lesbians. These findings shed light on the intricate interplay between gender inequalities and minority group attitudes. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of gender inequality and its emotional impact can catalyze promoting coalitional attitudes and collective action among disadvantaged groups. The study also underscores the potential of close groups' norms in promoting positive intergroup attitudes, warranting further exploration.

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Section: From Gender Inequalities To Attitudes Toward Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Turning ingroup wounds into bonds: perceptions of gender inequalities predict attitudes toward other minorities

Ciaffoni,

Rubini,

Moscatelli

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Devaluation of Women’s Sexual Pleasure: Role of Relationship Context and Endorsement of the Madonna-Whore Dichotomy

Klein,

Kosman,

Kahalon

2023

Sex Roles

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In two pre-registered experiments with German samples, we tested the role of endorsement of the Madonna-whore-dichotomy and the relationship context (sex in a committed relationship vs. casual sex) in the devaluation of women’s sexual pleasure. Using the context of dating apps in Study 1, men who reported higher endorsement of the Madonna-whore-dichotomy believed that other men would be less interested in fulfilling a woman’s sexual desires, show her less respect, and be less likely to wear a condom independent of relationship context (i.e., casual hookup dating app vs. a dating app for a serious relationship). In Study 2, men who reported higher endorsement of the Madonna-whore-dichotomy rated their partner as less entitled to sexual pleasure than men lower on Madonna-whore dichotomy endorsement. In addition, women who reported higher endorsement of the Madonna-whore dichotomy devalued their own pleasure by rating their partner as more entitled to sexual pleasure than themselves, compared to those lower on the Madonna-whore dichotomy. Although relationship context and Madonna-whore dichotomy endorsement did not interact, they were both found to negatively predict women’s sexual pleasure. These results provide further support for the potential costs of enacting traditional, patriarchal gender roles for women’s experiences of sexual pleasure and safety.

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Disclosing Past Adult Sexual Assault to Romantic Partners: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Person,

Frazier,

Simpson

2024

Psychology of Women Quarterly

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The primary aim of the current mixed-method study was to examine factors that predict adult sexual assault disclosure in romantic relationships and understand how romantic partners respond if survivors choose to disclose their experiences to them. Sexual assault survivors ( N = 330; 93% cisgender women) completed online surveys assessing disclosure and various factors that might be associated with disclosure, and described how their partner responded to their disclosure or what prevented them from disclosing (qualitatively coded). Many victims did not disclose experiences of assault to their partners. Proportional odds logistic regression revealed that survivors who perceived their partners as more responsive were more likely to have disclosed, but partner trust was unrelated to disclosure. Attachment avoidance (but not anxiety) was negatively related to disclosure. Sexual and gender minority victims were more likely to have disclosed to their partners; race was unrelated to disclosure. The most common qualitative response was that partners reacted to disclosures with emotional support, although some responded negatively. Survivors most often chose not to tell their partners because the assault was too difficult to talk about or was not relevant to the relationship. Sexual assault stigma may play out in victims’ disclosure decisions and partners’ disclosure reactions.

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Women’s Endorsement of Heteronormative Dating Scripts is Predicted by Sexism, Feminist Identity, A Preference for Dominant Men, and A Preference Against Short-Term Relationships

Cited by 4 publications

References 58 publications

Turning ingroup wounds into bonds: perceptions of gender inequalities predict attitudes toward other minorities

Turning ingroup wounds into bonds: perceptions of gender inequalities predict attitudes toward other minorities

Devaluation of Women’s Sexual Pleasure: Role of Relationship Context and Endorsement of the Madonna-Whore Dichotomy

Disclosing Past Adult Sexual Assault to Romantic Partners: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

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