Question

Bernice's male science professor gives her an easier research project than the males in the class. Although the professor thinks he is being helpful, this makes Bernice feel that she is not being taken seriously and this undermines her view of her competence. The professor is practicing ____

Answer 1

The answer is "Benevolent Sexism".

Step-by-step explanation:

Benevolent Sexism's attitudes tend to make male treat women as they needed softer conditions to work, protection or help from a male figure. It suggests that women are less capable and weaker than men, some of the actions that demonstrate benevolent sexism are: talking slow (meaning they can't understand a topic), using diminutives names or over-helping (in some of the most basic situations)