Bernice's male science professor gives her an easier research project than the males in the class. although the professor thinks he is being , this makes bernice feel that she is not being taken seriously and this undermines her view of her competence. the professor is practicing

The answer is "Benevolent Sexism".

Explanation:

Benevolent Sexism's attitudes tend to make male treat women as they needed softer conditions to work, protection or help from a male figure. It suggests that women are less capable and weaker than men, some of the actions that demonstrate benevolent sexism are: talking slow (meaning they can't understand a topic), using diminutives names or over-helping (in some of the most basic situations)

answer; ethnocentric;