Destree, Merel G. (2023) Examining the Role Plausible Deniability as a Shield for Confrontation of Sexism. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
While previous research has primarily focused on strategies for addressing sexist remarks, the factors impeding the effectiveness of such confrontations remain understudied. This study aimed to explore the influence of perceived plausible deniability on the relationship between confronting a sexist joke, the formation of norms, and the recognition of sexism. Plausible deniability refers to an individual’s perception that allows the individual to dismiss the content of a remark by emphasizing its presentation rather than its substance. 84 male participants were exposed to two videos featuring four individuals in conversation, followed by one person making a sexist joke. Participants encountered one of six reactions to the joke. They then completed a questionnaire, while imagining having the role of the perpetrator. Our hypotheses suggested that high levels of perceived plausible deniability would impede the intended effects of confrontation on the perpetrators' norms (H1) and recognition of sexism (H2). The results revealed a significant interaction effect for both H1 and H2, indicating a substantial difference in the impact of the condition on norms and recognition of sexism among individuals with low scores on perceived plausible deniability. Moreover, higher levels of plausible deniability weakened the influence of the condition on recognition of sexism (H1). For H2, the effect was reversed, as higher scores of normality were observed for the sexist joke when confronted compared to the absence of confrontation. These findings suggest that perceived plausible deniability may serve as a defense mechanism for men confronted with their sexist jokes. However, it is important to acknowledge that the limited diversity of the sample necessitates further research to validate this phenomenon.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Koudenburg, N. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jul 2023 09:51 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jul 2023 09:51 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2529 |
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