What are examples of sexism in chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

In chapter 23 Atticus and his children are discussing the details of the recent trial of Tom Robinson. In keeping with the way he normally acts as a parent, Atticus endeavors to be open and honest with his children, not holding back or in any way sugar-coating what he has to say.

During the conversation, Atticus tells Scout about some of the arcane traditions surrounding trial by jury in Alabama. For example, Miss Maudie would not have been able to serve on the jury during the trial of Tom Robinson as she's a woman. Scout is indignant upon hearing this shocking news. Apparently, women in Alabama are prevented from serving on juries in order to protect their frail sensibilities from the sordid details of such serious crimes as rape.

What we see here is an example of the old Southern ideal of womanhood in action. According to this ideal, women are weak, fragile creatures who need to be protected by their menfolk from the harsh realties of life. Women like Aunt Alexandra unthinkingly subscribe to this sexist notion, but Miss Maudie most assuredly does not. And it's fair to say that when Scout grows up, she too will reject this blatant example of male chauvinism.

Can you provide quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird illustrating sexism?

Sexism is certainly evident in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Examples of quotes which depict sexism in the novel are as follows:

Mr. Conner said he knew who each and every one of them was, and he was bound and determined they wouldn’t get away with it, so the boys came before the probate judge on charges of disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, assault and battery, and using abusive and profane language in the presence and hearing of a female.

In chapter one, this passage depicts the fact that certain language is expected in front of a woman. While some may look at this as respectful, others may find this a sexist idea.

Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress, she said I wasn’t supposed to be doing things that required pants.

Here, (from chapter nine) Aunt Alexandra expects Scout to act as a proper lady. Scout is not able to simply be a child. Instead, Scout was only expected (by Aunt Alexandra) to dress and act like a lady. This can be perceived as a sexist idea given that her behavior is simply based upon her gender.

“Cry about what, Mr. Raymond?” Dill’s maleness was beginning to assert itself.

In chapter twenty, Dill is depicted as being truly male. According to Dill, men (or boys) are not supposed to cry. Crying, according to sexist thought, is only something a girl, or woman, does.

“Gentlemen,” he said. Jem and I again looked at each other: Atticus might have said, “Scout.” His voice had lost its aridity, its detachment, and he was talking to the jury as if they were folks on the post office corner.

Also found in chapter twenty is the fact that the entire jury is male. No women were allowed to set on the jury and decide upon cases.

What are some sexist quotes in To Kill a Mockingbird with chapter references?

Although there are plenty of racist statements in To Kill a Mockingbird--made by both children and adults--the novel is mostly devoid of specific sexist quotations. Harper Lee occasionally comments on her (or Scout's) preference for male lifestyle, but the author keeps most of the characters' opinions to themselves. Here are a few of the non-racist examples.

• "Ain't no snot-nosed slut of a schoolteacher ever born c'n make me do nothin'!" -- Burris Ewell's comment to Miss Caroline (Chapter 3)
• "He says you goddam whore, I'll kill ya." -- Tom Robinson, repeating what he had hear Bob Ewell tell Mayella (Chapter 19)
• "Are you being impudent to me, boy?" -- Mr. Gilmer to Tom Robinson (Chapter 19). Though it may be considered more racist than sexist, Gilmer repeatedly referred to Tom as "boy" thoughout his questioning.