The danger in sexism: The links among fear of crime, benevolent sexism, and well-being

Sex Roles

Volumn 62, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 35-47

  Phelan, Julie E ^a   Sanchez, Diana T ^a   Broccoli, Tara L ^b  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Mitchell College   (United States)

Author keywords

Benevolent sexism; Chivalry; Fear of crime; Health outcomes

Indexed keywords

EID: 76449096899     PISSN: 03600025     EISSN: 15732762     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11199-009-9711-8     Document Type: Article

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