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<p>Even as scientists overwhelmingly agree on the existence and human origins of climate change, public endorsement of misinformation about global warming remains stubbornly persistent. Recent research points to system justifying beliefs as a core obstacle to correcting misinformation, particularly sexism and racism. In this article, we examine the relationship between hostile sexism and climate meta-ignorance, or the endorsement of climate misinformation while believing one knows more than experts. We use data from the American National Election Study and an original survey to show hostile sexism is associated with a combination of misinformation and overconfidence. In turn, sexism and this meta-ignorance are correlated with opposition to climate policy action. We discuss the implications for support for decarbonization policies and demand-side mitigative actions.</p>

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Hostile sexism and overconfidence shape the public’s views of climate change

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    2025年8月13日

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  • Salil Benegal,
  • Mirya R. Holman

摘要

Even as scientists overwhelmingly agree on the existence and human origins of climate change, public endorsement of misinformation about global warming remains stubbornly persistent. Recent research points to system justifying beliefs as a core obstacle to correcting misinformation, particularly sexism and racism. In this article, we examine the relationship between hostile sexism and climate meta-ignorance, or the endorsement of climate misinformation while believing one knows more than experts. We use data from the American National Election Study and an original survey to show hostile sexism is associated with a combination of misinformation and overconfidence. In turn, sexism and this meta-ignorance are correlated with opposition to climate policy action. We discuss the implications for support for decarbonization policies and demand-side mitigative actions.