Which of the following statements would be strongly endorsed by a person who measures high on hostile sexism?
A) Once a woman gets a man, she usually tries to put him on a tight leash.
B) A good woman should be set on a pedestal by her man.
C) Many women have a quality of purity that few men possess.
D) A gentleman should always pay on a date with a lady.

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A person who measures high on hostile sexism typically holds negative and hostile attitudes towards women, believing that women are inferior to men, and that they try to control men. Therefore, the statement "Once a woman gets a man, she usually tries to put him on a tight leash" is likely to be strongly endorsed by someone who measures high on hostile sexism. Choice B may be endorsed by someone who measures high on benevolent sexism, which is a different type of sexism. Choices C and D do not necessarily reflect hostile sexism.

Which of the Following Statements Would Be Strongly Endorsed by a Person