Which of the following best describes what is meant by ambivalent sexism?
A) Discrimination against women by failing to recognize their presence or ability in high-status roles; ignoring qualified, powerful women in order to deny their existence
B) Praising women who subscribe to traditional gender roles while holding hostility towards women who violate those roles
C) Stereotypes of women as high in warmth but low in competence
D) All of the above

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Ambivalent sexism refers to the coexistence of both hostile (negative attitudes towards women who violate traditional gender norms) and benevolent (positive attitudes towards women who conform to traditional gender norms) attitudes towards women. This can manifest in different ways, but praising women who conform to traditional gender roles while holding hostility towards those who don't is a common example.

Note: While option C describes one aspect of ambivalent sexism, it does not fully capture the concept. Option A is more closely related to the concept of sexism, but does not specifically address ambivalent sexism. Option D includes all options, but does not provide a specific explanation for why those options are relevant to ambivalent sexism.

Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by Ambivalent