retrosexism

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English

Etymology

retro- +‎ sexism

Noun

retrosexism (uncountable)

  1. The modern portrayal of traditional sexism, in film etc.
    • 2012, Stephen Lacey, ‎Ruth McElroy, Life on Mars: From Manchester to New York (page 10)
      A great deal was made in the press of the supposedly ironic retrosexism of Gene Hunt and the apparent ease with which the show's producers felt able to play with the politics of gender []