Angela had just been promoted to department chair at the college where she taught. Although she treated everyone the same, several of the male professors in the department were put off by Angela's requests. As a result, the female professors thought of Angela as fair and equitable in her treatment, but the male professors began resenting her and openly challenging her position on several issues. The male professors probably treated Angela that way because:

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The male professors likely perceived Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threatening, leading to their resentment and opposition towards her. This is a common phenomenon known as gender bias or sexism, where individuals hold biases or prejudices towards others based on their gender.

Angela Had Just Been Promoted to Department Chair at the College