 Dillon’s call for more work in critical character theory notwithstanding, there is some earlier literature that is either explicitly feminist or that can be used by feminists that speaks to the psychology of members of the dominant group, men, who act in sexist ways, thereby contributing to women’s oppression. Feminists and their supporters have offered explanations for how a sexist comes to be, examining in particular the role that a bad society, corrupt socialization, and the adoption of patriarchal values and beliefs play in his development. They have also attempted to explain the underlying motivation in a person who engages in sexist or racist behavior that contributes to the oppression of a group.