Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI)

Glick and Fiske's Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI), developed in 1996, is a psychological tool used to measure sexist attitudes, dividing them into hostile and benevolent sexism.

The ambivalent sexism theory framework consists of two components: benevolent and hostile sexism. Hostile sexism reflects negative attitudes toward women, while benevolent sexism reflects seemingly positive but patronizing attitudes toward women.

Hostile sexism involves overtly negative beliefs about women, while benevolent sexism involves seemingly positive beliefs that reinforce traditional gender roles and can still be harmful. Benevolent sexism involves protective paternalism, complementary gender differences, and beliefs about heterosexual intimacy.