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 they
A)were culturally insensitive to Angela's professional position.
B)perceived Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threatening.
C)were physiologically opposed to Angela's professional position.
D)were prejudiced against Angela because of her ethnicity.

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The male professors may have perceived Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threatening because it is traditionally male-dominated, leading them to challenge her authority and feel resentful towards her. This is a common phenomenon known as the "glass cliff," where women are put into leadership positions during times of crisis and are more likely to experience backlash and negative reactions.

Angela Had Just Been Promoted to Department Chair at the College