sexism

noun sex·ism \ ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

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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sexist

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More: After Uber, more women speak up about Silicon Valley sexismUber pointed to changes it's made since 2013 when the claims begin.

— elizabeth weise, USA TODAY, "Uber agrees to pay $10 million in class action discrimination suit," 27 Mar. 2018
Lambert is a case in point about how sexism dictates the makeup of country radio.

— dan deluca, Philly.com, "Is 'Woke Country' a thing? Is there a #MeToo moment happening in country music?," 22 Mar. 2018
The only detour into sexism that feels truly necessary is the story of Gail Getty (Hilary Swank), Paul III’s mother, who is desperate to get her son back after he is kidnapped.

— ariana romero, refinery29.com, "Trust Is A Lush Look At Rich People Problems & Misogyny," 20 Mar. 2018
For contemporary audiences, the abuse and sexism within the text are considered far too patriarchal and misogynistic for those up to speed with the #MeToo or #TimesUp movements, or even those who value common decency.

— richard chang, latimes.com, "‘Shrew!’ flips a problematic play on its head," 15 Mar. 2018
Women who work at the state Capitol have accused men there of harassment and abuse, and have started a related campaign to address bad behavior and sexism in the workplace.

— marcos bretón, sacbee, "She was trying to clean the hotel room. But the naked man had other plans," 6 Feb. 2018
Perhaps the most high-profile example of how such misconduct can destroy value is Uber, the ride-sharing company rocked by allegations of harassment and sexism early last year.

— michal lev-ram, Fortune, "How Investors Like Melinda Gates Are Helping These VCs Tackle Tech’s Bro Problem," 23 Jan. 2018
Of course, patriarchy and sexism are not the domain of any one culture or religion.

— omer aziz, New Republic, "Aziz Ansari and Me," 19 Jan. 2018
Famous men can contribute to this effort by continuing to do the work of dismantling systemic sexism knowing that there may be no personal or professional benefit.

— cate young, Cosmopolitan, "Aziz Ansari and the Struggle to Trust the "Feminist" Men of Hollywood," 18 Jan. 2018

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