Sentences with phrase «casual sexism»

"Casual sexism" refers to instances or attitudes where gender bias or discrimination is displayed in a subtle or unintentional manner, often considered less severe than obvious or explicit forms of discrimination. Full definition
It kind of reminds me of the adventure books of Enid Blyton with its angle of derring - do, though with a hundred percent less casual sexism and rascism.
If you get misty - eyed remembering that tight red vest, monotone one - liners ripped from 90s movies and casual sexism shoe - horned into the plot, this one's for you.
My own passion for equality was galvanised a decade ago when, as a student, I encountered the casual sexism and objectification of women that seemed acceptable in university culture, and learned of the intimate partner violence and assault suffered by some of my friends.
Disrespect for fallen soldiers, casual sexism or racism in a society overwhelmingly plagued by those forces and a wanton disregard for animal welfare rightly inspire anger.
As recently as this week at Wimbledon, Murray spoke up about the inherent sexism of the All England Club scheduling two men's matches and only one women's match on both Centre Court and Court 1 each day, thus bumping often - compelling matches to less prestigious courts for no reason at all other than casual sexism.
I'm just having a bit of a giggle here, but, dads, if you are seething at my casual sexism and you feel that you dress your kids well, then let me know.
Despite a plethora of Bay's usual flourishes (casual sexism, ridiculous premises, gratuitous slow - motion shots of guys climbing out of choppers), The Island actually succeeds as a midsummer diversion.
Aladeen's casual sexism and racism make for some of the absolutely hugest laughs the movie gets and again, Cohen knows exactly how far to bring it to the line — and even sometimes step over it — while still landing on the right side of funny.
With as much, if not more, casual sexism than action beats, The Transported Refueled is a repugnant, watered down, chauvinist and clueless actioner.
However, beneath their movie's classy veneer lies a viscous layer of racial stereotypes, random homophobia and casual sexism.
Toss in some not - so - casual sexism and racism and you have got one icky sit.
King performs an impressive balancing act here, juggling the magic realism of Glory's visions with her starkly realistic struggle to face her grief over her mother's suicide, feel engaged with her own life, and confront the casual sexism of her community.
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