Table 2.
Descriptive statistics of the mean ratings of the six sexist, the six non-sexist, and the six neutral vignettes across the experimental groups.
| Subtle sexism group (n = 26) | Overt sexism group (n = 24) | Control group (n = 23) | Total (N = 77) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vignettesa | M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) |
| Sexist vignettes: “The statement is sexist.” α = 0.847 | 5.91 (0.88) | 5.21 (1.37) | 4.84 (1.47) | 5.34 (1.32) |
| Non-sexist vignettes: “The statement is sexist.” α = 0.755 | 3.53 (1.06) | 3.65 (1.37) | 2.91 (1.42) | 3.37 (1.31) |
| Neutral vignettes: “The statement is sexist.” α = 0.707 | 1.44 (0.59) | 1.34 (0.48) | 1.21 (0.38) | 1.34 (0.50) |
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The participants responded on Likert-type scales from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The items were presented in German.