Psychology

Men's collective action willingness: Testing different theoretical models of protesting gender inequality for women and men

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The present study compares models of collective action to reduce gender inequality. The dual pathway model argues that identification with the disadvantaged group along with anger and group efficacy predict collective action. Social dominance theory argues that general support for intergroup equality and rejecting sexist beliefs in particular motivate collective action. Structural equation modeling revealed that both models were supported but were moderated by gender. Men's support for equality increased opposition to sexism, which was associated with collective action willingness, and women's ingroup identification predicted anger and group efficacy, which predicted collective action willingness. In all, the present study demonstrates the utility of theoretical pluralism and has implications for programs and interventions that seek to encourage women and men to engage in collective action.

Publication Title

Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Publication Date

2017

Volume

18

Issue

4

First Page

372

Last Page

381

ISSN

1524-3720

DOI

10.1037/men0000068

Keywords

collective action, gender inequality, sexism, social dominance, social identity

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