Question

Angela had just been promoted to department chair at the college where she taught. Although she treated everyone the same, several of the male professors in the department were put off by Angela's requests. As a result, the female professors thought of Angela as fair and equitable in her treatment, but the male professors began resenting her and openly challenging her position on several issues. The male professors probably treated Angela that way because they Group of answer choices

a. they were culturally insensitive to Angela's professional positionb. they perceived Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threateningc. they were physiologically opposed to Angela's professional positiond. they were prejudiced against Angela because of her professional position

Answer 1

Answer: b) they perceived Angela's professional position as masculine and socially threatening

Step-by-step explanation: The male professors are having the feeling of intimidation on society level as they are not comfortable with the fact that a female is appropriate for the job position that she has been promoted to .They had the mind-set of that such positions can be only occupied by the male .

Other options are incorrect because culture is not a factor in the situation rather gender is considered, physiology concept is not present and her position has not swayed them rather they think females are not the correct person for the position .Thus, the correct option is option (b).