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	Podcast:		All In The Mind
	Episode:		The 'benevolent' brand of sexism
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:28:57
	Publish Date:		2021-08-14 19:00:00
	Description:		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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