At work, Julie is often told, "Get out of the way, this is man's work, little woman." Her coworkers will often belittle her when she makes a tiny mistake, but let it slide when another man makes a similar mistake.Julie is experiencing ________ sexism.

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Hostile sexism is characterized by negative attitudes and behaviors towards women, including belittling and derogatory comments, as well as discriminatory practices in the workplace. Julie's experiences of being told she is not capable of doing "man's work" and being belittled for small mistakes are examples of hostile sexism. Puerile, malignant, and benevolent sexism do not fit the description of Julie's experiences.

At Work, Julie Is Often Told, "Get Out of the Way