hostile sexism

[ hos-tl sek-siz-uhm ]

/ ˈhɒs tl ˈsɛk sɪz əm /

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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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First recorded in 1970–75

Its biggest asset, of course, is the steely Atwell, who never asks you to feel sorry for Carter despite all the sexism around her.
Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Stomps on the Patriarchy|Melissa Leon|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
By contrast, a gun will allow a pilot to attack hostile forces that are less than 300 feet from friendly ground forces.
New U.S. Stealth Jet Can’t Fire Its Gun Until 2019|Dave Majumdar|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The rule of law, you see, buckles, bends and sometimes crumbles under the weight of racism, sexism, and classism.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Attacked on Twitter and by outraged columnists for promoting sexism, Taylor issued a tearful public apology.
Feminism Has Gone Too Far|Lizzie Crocker|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The most interesting personal information Grandin shared during the AMA was the sexism she faced during the start of her career.
The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA|Emily Shire|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He obeyed without remark, though with an unsteady voice, as he uttered communications he knew were so hostile to her expectation.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
We met like hostile bulls, and wonder not that we should plunge at once upon each other's horns!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
He was a good judge of men, that eagle-faced major; he knew that the slightest move with hostile intent would mean a smoking gun.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Then affairs almost reached the point where the province was in hostile array, one side against another.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
She knew that Alessandro had no knife, and had gone forward with no hostile intent; but she knew nothing beyond that.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson