A study published in Sex Roles found that parents with higher levels of benevolent sexism before the COVID-19 pandemic experienced lower parenting strain and psychological distress during subsequent lockdowns. Benevolent sexism, which idealizes women as nurturing caregivers and men as competent providers, reinforces traditional gender roles by offering wellbeing benefits to those who adhere to these stereotypes. However, its impact on parenting outcomes, especially during crises, is not well established. The pandemic brought heightened stress and setbacks in gender equality, with women disprop…