Suppose you were a woman who felt she was the victim of sexual discrimination and prejudice. According to experimental data, which of the following strategies will be effective in reducing this prejudice?

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Working interdependently with men in situations which allow you both an equal status has been shown to be effective in reducing sexism and improving attitudes towards women. This strategy is based on the contact hypothesis, which posits that intergroup relations can be improved through positive and equal interaction between members of different groups. Drawing together into highly cohesive groups which do not include men (B) may reinforce stereotypes of women as exclusionary and hostile towards men. Assigning women leadership roles (C) may also be effective, but only if it is done in a way that is perceived as fair and merit-based. Finally, simply pointing out the injustice of prejudice (D) is unlikely to be effective on its own, as attitudes are often deeply ingrained and resistant to change.

Suppose You Were a Woman Who Felt She Was the Victim