sexism

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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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the problem of sexism in language

Recent Examples on the Web But if her directness about sexism and misogyny bothers people, Ms. Pelletier does not care. — New York Times, 10 June 2021 This isn't the first time Knightley has spoken out against sexism. — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 8 June 2021 Singer did not address the allegations of sexism and homophobia in his statement. — Halle Kiefer, Vulture, 7 June 2021 The beer industry has been in the midst of a reckoning fueled recently by a Massachusetts brewer who has collected allegations of sexism and hostile behavior toward women in the beer industry, which the brewer has shared on her Instagram account. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2021 Any place where power is exercised, yes, there's generally sexism. — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 20 May 2021 Some of it, influencers say, is just old-fashioned sexism. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 May 2021 Nike has dealt with issues of sexism and discrimination with women athletes, including with runner Allyson Felix, who has since partnered with Athleta. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2021 The organization’s blindspots around honoring female artists, and an internal sexism scandal, was also countered when female artists ended up winning big. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2021

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