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The 'benevolent' brand of sexism - Categories Via RSS
- Publication Date |
- Aug 14, 2021
- Episode Duration |
- 00:28:57
You’re no doubt familiar with 'hostile sexism' – blatantly negative or restrictive attitudes towards women.
But there's another type of sexism it co-exists with - ‘benevolent sexism’ - which is sometimes harder to detect.
Benevolent sexism can be well-meaning and positive – describing women as natural nurturers or brilliant carers.
It's linked to notions of chivalry and romance - research suggests some women even find benevolent sexism attractive.
But these attitudes can still cause major harm to women in the workplace and the home.
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