Sexist Definition & Meaning

Examples of sexism in a Sentence

the problem of sexism in language

Recent Examples on the Web While praised for the active involvement of women protesters, the pro-democracy movement itself has also been criticized for sexism. — Jessie Lau For Cnn, CNN, 5 May 2022 The payout is striking for a leader whose recent tenure has been marked by employee complaints over sexism, a hostile work culture and mismanagement of assault claims. — Scott Carpenter, Fortune, 3 May 2022 Also in the podcast, Steele said women who wear provocative clothing in the workplace bear a responsibility for sexism aimed toward them. — NBC News, 28 Apr. 2022 This raises thorny questions around Twitch’s culture, the future of Vtubing, and sexism on the platform. — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 There are overarching questions about whether Feinstein is being singled out and if sexism plays a role. — Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2022 The constant oppression of women, including sexism, has always been presented as a women's issue when these are men's problems. — Elaine Montilla, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Garmus’ commitment to portraying the near countless ways sexism trivialized and muzzled women may exhaust some readers. — Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2022 On Tour, Aphra Behn, Donna Kaz creates visual art and performance to attack sexism and prove feminists are funny at the same time. — Donna Kaz, Variety, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

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