This special issue brings together and promotes research, theory, and
policy on confronting and reducing sexism. The first section on
"Confronting Sexism" presents articles that identify key aspects of
situations and of individuals that are associated with confronting, and
highlight variables that moderate the target's and ally's confronting
behavior. The second section on "Interventions for Reducing Sexism"
presents articles that examine optimal ways to reduce sexism, identify
factors that affect the efficacy of interventions, and highlight
structural and cultural influences that bolster sexism and prevent the
acceptance of interventions.