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

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 • Oct. 16, 2023

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 • Oct. 16, 2023

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 • Mar. 18, 2021