Critiques like McGowan's are often greeted by benevolent sexism, irritation and/or aggression.
The patronne herself is often a benevolent dragon who sniffs disapprovingly if you fail to wipe your feet, but will administer hot milk and honey if you catch a chill.
Rada lwa are often associated with a peaceful demeanor and benevolent attitude, although they may also turn out to be quite vindictive if displeased or offended.
Marriage contracts, or agreements among friends or the members of a religious, benevolent, or political association are often of this nature.
He portrays his subject as a benevolent paternalist, though such men are often tyrants too.
For example, health authorities may object to collaboration with traditional healers, as their roles are often conflated with negative images of "black magic", and sorcery, which are opposed to modern notions of benevolent biomedicine.
While they were often viewed as benevolent protectors, they also carried the ancient burden of being pariahs, or scavengers, and were sometimes seen as symbols of sexual promiscuity, as Edgar Peters Bowron, curator of European art at the Houston museum, notes in his catalog essay.
It is the same in Europe, where Canada is often stereotyped as a benevolent and peaceful society, albeit ever so slightly dull.
But benevolent sexism is often more insidious and subtle than that.
She was described by a British government official as a "lady of unusual personality", and is often referred to as a benevolent dictator.
