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Men with sexist views 'earn more'


Sexist - and rich?

Aggressive man

Men who grow up thinking women should stay at home may be labelled "old-fashioned" - but could end up well ahead in the salary stakes.

A US study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, suggests that they will consistently out-earn more "modern-thinking" men.


On average, this meant an extra $8,500 (£4,722) a year.


One UK psychologist said men inclined to wield power in their relationships might also do this at work.


It could be that more traditionally-minded men are interested in power, both in terms of access to resources - money in this case - and also in terms of a woman who is submissive
Dr Magdalena Zawisza
Winchester University

The researchers asked them whether they believed a woman's place was in the home, or whether the employment of women was likely to lead to higher rates of juvenile delinquency.


Predictably, more men tended to hold these views than women, although the gap has narrowed significantly over time.