sexism

noun

sex·ism | \ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm

Definition of sexism

1 : prejudice or discrimination based on sex especially : discrimination against women

2 : behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex

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They were constrained by sexism in nearly every aspect of their lives. — Zoey Grossman; Fashion Editor: Cassie Anderson, Harper's BAZAAR, "Uzo Aduba, Katie Holmes & Ieshia Evans Reenact Iconic Images of Social Change," 20 Nov. 2018 South Korea largely remains a deeply conservative and patriarchal society rampant with sexism both casual and overt. — Youkyung Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, "#MeToo takes off in South Korea, but how far will it go?," 22 Mar. 2018 The behavior Carlson describes is typical of the kind of sexism, misconduct, and lack of accountability that university settings can foster. — Ben Guarino, The Verge, "An academic reported sexual harassment. Her university allegedly retaliated," 12 Nov. 2018 Evert dismissed the idea of sexism, as did ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, The Guardian’s Kevin Mitchell and the Washington Post’s Nafari Vanaski. — Matt Calkins, The Seattle Times, "Media too quick to label U.S. Open umpire’s calls against Serena Williams as sexist," 11 Sep. 2018 The sexism is less than subtle in Braniff’s recruiting ads (which was representative of the industry at that time): Age, height, weight, complexion, grooming, and physical attractiveness were unapologetically part of the evaluation. — Michael Magers, Condé Nast Traveler, "Inside the Sisterhood of Braniff Flight Attendants," 31 Aug. 2018 Sadly, sexism, pedanticism and lack of consideration for other people’s experiences are an oft-mixed personality cocktail. — Caille Millner, San Francisco Chronicle, "San Francisco has another chance to get rid of demeaning statue," 7 June 2018 Williams, who is no stranger to sexism in the tennis world, eventually lost the winning title to newcomer Naomi Osaka on Saturday. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Women's Tennis Association Backs Serena Williams Over That Sexist U.S. Open Penalty," 10 Sep. 2018 This entitlement to always be catered to and be the most important people in the room even when others are be excluded and hurt is the root cause for sexism in our community. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "Two Riot Games employees depart after defending a women-only PAX West event to League players," 7 Sep. 2018

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