Gender Stereotype-Inconsistent Acts Are Seen as More Acceptable Than Stereotype-Consistent Acts, if They Are Clever

摘要: Abstract. Four studies show that gender stereotype-inconsistent behavior is seen as more acceptable than stereotype-consistent behavior, if it clever. found consistently participants rated the of a man who relied on attractiveness or passiveness (stereotypically female) to be similar by woman. The woman dominance aggressiveness male) was sometimes (Study 1A) and equally 1B, Study 2, 3) acted similarly. This shows double standards might play role: Whereas men are benefited this not case for women. Across studies, these effects were driven interpretation acts clever less trashy acts. These results qualify idea people dislike stereotype-inconsistency.