Suppose that you see a student who always runs up in front of women in order to open the heavy steel doors for them. He remarks that "those doors are so heavy that I would never want a woman to hurt herself trying to open one!" This is an example of_____ .
A) hostile sexism
B) benevolent sexism
C) institutional sexism
D) cross-gender sexism

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The behavior described is an example of benevolent sexism, which involves well-intentioned actions that are still based on traditional gender roles and stereotypes. The student believes that women are weak and need protection, which reinforces gender norms rather than dismantling them.

Suppose That You See a Student Who Always Runs Up