The tendency to hold a hostile attitude toward an individual because of his or gender is termed___________.

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Gender prejudice is the tendency to hold a hostile attitude towards an individual because of their gender. Hostile discrimination (option A) refers to treating an individual unfairly or with negative actions based on their characteristics, while discrimination (option B) may refer to any unfair treatment based on a specific characteristic. Gender stereotypes (option D) refer to preconceived beliefs or expectations about the traits and behaviors associated with different genders.

The Tendency to Hold a Hostile Attitude Toward an Individual