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
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Some might regret it now; some might regret it in 10 years; some might regret it in 20, if their daughters suffer from institutional sexism in athletics, or in any profession.
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In their complaints, the plaintiffs allege longstanding, systematic sexism by the Salk Institute.
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However, the allegations by multiple other Tesla employees, now public, support Vandermeyden's general assertion that Tesla does have a sexism problem.
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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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Reports of sexism in the industry are not new, but more women are speaking out on the record and naming their harassers.
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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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Origin and Etymology of sexism
1sex + -ism (as in racism)
SEXISM Defined for English Language Learners
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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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