One study from the University of Auckland in New Zealand found that women who hold benevolent sexist views had lower marital satisfaction. When women think they need to be “protected” or “cherished” (can you spot the world leader whose favorite playbook this is from?), it increases their likelihood to view any type of conflict with their male partner as contradicting that worldview. It makes sense. If you expect your partner to treat you like a princess, any disagreement or criticism (which is normal in any healthy relationship) is perceived as uncalled for. Benevolent sexism enforces a belief
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