APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Women in the Kitchen: The Perception of Sexist Humor and Comedic Intention

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Brittney Romagna
    Western Connecticut State University
  • Boo Khoo
    Western Connecticut State University

Abstract

This study examined the influence of gender, attitudes towards women, gender identification and comedic intention on the appreciation of sexist humor. Participants (n=38) preferred prosocial over antisocial sexist humor. Overall, male participants found sexist humor to be funnier. Male participants with low gender identification preferred antisocial sexist humor.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles

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