hostile sexism

[ hos-tl sek-siz-uhm ]
/ ˈhɒs tl ˈsɛk sɪz əm /

noun

a form of sexism in which people, especially women, who do not conform to traditional gender roles are viewed in a negative manner.

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Compare benevolent sexism. See also ambivalent sexism.

Origin of hostile sexism

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby hostile sexism

hostess, hostess gown, hostie, hostile, hostile fire, hostile sexism, hostile takeover, hostile witness, hostility, hostler, hostly
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