hostile sexism

American  

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

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of hostile sexism

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The less responsive parents -- both mothers and fathers -- had disclosed higher levels of "hostile sexism," an academic term for attitudes favouring male authority and antagonism toward women who challenge men's social power.

From Science Daily

Observing families undertaking a collaborative task of building a cardboard tower, the researchers uncovered the statistical association between hostile sexism and less responsive parenting.

From Science Daily

Across 19 countries, nations such as Chile and South Africa were ranked high for "hostile sexism" while the likes Australia and the Netherlands were ranked lower, according to research published in 2000, which did not include New Zealand.

From Science Daily

Sociologists often distinguish between "benevolent" sexism, which is often expressed in terms of "revering" and "protecting" women, and "hostile" sexism, commonly called "misogyny," or the hatred of women.

From Salon

Research shows that harboring beliefs characterized as "hostile sexism" — which is to say anger at women for speaking up or wanting equality — was as strong a predictor of a Trump vote as harboring racist beliefs.

From Salon