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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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Examples of sexism in a Sentence
the problem of sexism in language
Recent Examples of sexism from the Web
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Battle of the Sexes tells the story of Billie Jean King’s legendary 1973 triumph on the tennis court over Bobby Riggs, a loud, brash man who baited King into a match that drummed up publicity by playing on sexism.
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There is still a great deal of misogyny and sexism, but there are also a lot of women standing up for our rights.
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But because sexism, it's considered a huge deal when women accidentally (or on purpose) show theirs, which is why Chrissy Teigen's laid back reaction to an unexpected nip slip is so refreshing.
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And sexism could most definitely be a factor as well.
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To be blunt, if racism and sexism were crimes, the numbers would paint a compelling case against many of Philadelphia’s skilled trade unions.
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In Uber’s case, Beck’s survey found that allegations about the company’s systemic sexism and harassment had the most powerful negative effect.
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Earlier this month, the board approved top management changes, which included having Kalanick take an indefinite leave of absence, after an independent investigation found a culture of sexism and disrespect pervaded the company.
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However, women of color would bear a particularly heavy burden as conservatives fortify the structural racism and sexism that has hurt them for centuries.
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Origin and Etymology of sexism
1sex + -ism (as in racism)
SEXISM Defined for English Language Learners
sexism
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: unfair treatment of people because of their sex; especially : unfair treatment of women
SEXISM Defined for Kids
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: distinction and especially unjust distinction based on gender and made against one person or group (as women) in favor of another
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