The researchers observed that in the first year after marriage, both men and women exhibited increased hostile sexism, contrary to expectations of a decrease.
Overall stated that while they hoped marriage would reduce hostile attitudes, their findings highlighted a troubling trend, where marriage initially fueled sexist sentiments instead.
Hostile sexism was defined by attitudes opposing women's claim to power, illustrating entrenched beliefs that can be reinforced following major social changes like marriage.
The study demonstrated that both genders expressed more hostile sexism after marriage, raising questions about the societal structures that possibly reinforce these attitudes.
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