Angela had just been promoted to department chair at the college where she teaches. Although she treats everyone the same, several of the male professors in the department are put off by Angela's requests. As a result, the female professors think of Angela as fair and equitable in her treatment, but the male professors resent her and openly challenge her position on several issues. The male professors probably treat Angela that way because

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The male professors are likely perceiving Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threatening, resulting in their resentment and open challenges. This is a common phenomenon known as "backlash," where women in positions of power may face pushback from men who view their authority as a threat to traditional gender roles.

Angela Had Just Been Promoted to Department Chair at the College