sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm 
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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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Treat sexism—not just harassment—as a culture risk.
—Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Women journalists have not been spared from the sexism rampant across sports.
—Gypsy Guillén Kaiser, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Kenyon, a plumber whose past social-media posts prompted allegations of sexism, was an underwhelming candidate.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsiz-əm
: distinction and especially unjust distinction based on sex and made against one person or group in favor of another
especially
: distinctions made against women
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