The article identifies how different forms of sexism are significant predictors of political attitudes and voting behavior, often outperforming gender as a direct predictor. It synthesizes 97 studies to show how hostile, benevolent, and modern sexism shape support for candidates, policy preferences, and attitudes toward gender roles across various political contexts.

This piece is of interest to psychology readers because it highlights how ingrained prejudices influence political cognition and decision making, illustrating the nuanced ways bias operates beyond surface stereotypes.

Article Title: Sexism is often a stronger predictor of political attitudes than a voter’s actual gender

Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/sexism-is-often-a-stronger-predictor-of-political-attitudes-than-a-voters-actual-gender/

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