Karen's coworker John always helps her carry things he perceives to be too heavy for her before she can even try to pick them up. He often makes jokes that women should not do heavy lifting because they might break their backs. This is an example of what?

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This is an example of benevolent sexism, where John is expressing chivalrous behavior towards Karen because he perceives her as weaker and in need of protection. It is still a form of sexism as he is making assumptions based on gender stereotypes.

Karen's Coworker John Always Helps Her Carry Things He Perceives