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Gender Perspective7 minJanuary 8, 2026

By Eduardo Cisternas

Hostile vs. Benevolent Sexism: Impact on your prevention protocol

Meeting with gender perspective

Defining Sexism under Law 21,643

Sexism is any expression based on the idea that some people are inferior because of their sex or gender. The ISL identifies two critical types that employers must address in their prevention protocols:

1.Conscious and Hostile Sexism: Punishes those who challenge gender stereotypes and can constitute direct harassment in the workplace.
1.Unconscious or Benevolent Sexism: Does not seek to cause harm but perpetuates a culture of 'silent violence' — examples include mansplaining or manterrupting.

Training obligation

Ley Karin requires that the Prevention Protocol include the identification of these hazards with a gender perspective. Companies must train all staff to recognize both forms of sexism.

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