sexism

[ sek-siz-uhm ]

/ ˈsɛk sɪz əm /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR sexism ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of gender roles: the underlying sexism in the marketing of dolls to girls and trucks to boys;Her husband saw their home life through a lens of sexism, and never once offered to help with the housework or the kids.

discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex or gender, as in restricted job opportunities, especially such discrimination directed against women:The investigation found that women face a culture of hostility and sexism.

ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women: The idea that women are inferior to men is sexism at its purest.

hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogyny.

Origin of sexism

1965–70; sex + -ism, on the model of racism

historical usage of sexism

See misogyny.

OTHER WORDS FROM sexism

an·ti·sex·ism, noun

Words nearby sexism

sex hormone, sex hygiene, sexi-, sex-influenced, sex-influenced inheritance, sexism, sexist, sexivalent, sex kitten, sexless, sex-limited

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Example sentences from the Web for sexism

The world is not perfect, there are issues from racism to sexism and global inequality.
Malala Yousafzai tells the business community: Education is the best way to guard against future crises|Michal Lev-Ram, writer|September 15, 2020|Fortune
The sexism inherent in how these cases are pursued by law enforcement comes through loud and clear.
“People want to believe”: How Love Fraud builds an absorbing docuseries around a romantic con man|Alissa Wilkinson|September 4, 2020|Vox
Policies must be updated to reflect their lives and to address systemic racism and sexism.
Millennials and Gen Zers need better childcare. Can either Biden or Trump deliver?|matthewheimer|August 29, 2020|Fortune
This question is thorny because in answering it one almost necessarily informs issues related to sexism, discrimination, and inequity.
No, Animals Do Not Have Genders - Facts So Romantic|Cailin O'Connor|August 26, 2020|Nautilus

Some biases, such as racism and sexism, can even impact someone’s physical health and increase signs of depression.
Let’s learn about bias|Bethany Brookshire|June 3, 2020|Science News For Students
Its biggest asset, of course, is the steely Atwell, who never asks you to feel sorry for Carter despite all the sexism around her.
Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Stomps on the Patriarchy|Melissa Leon|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The rule of law, you see, buckles, bends and sometimes crumbles under the weight of racism, sexism, and classism.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The most interesting personal information Grandin shared during the AMA was the sexism she faced during the start of her career.
The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA|Emily Shire|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, she says the sexism she faced was far more of an obstacle than her autism in the workplace.
The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA|Emily Shire|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Male-dominance and sexism in video gaming is more evident than ever.
Is ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Immune to GamerGate Misogyny?|David Levesley|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for sexism

sexism

/ (ˈsɛksɪzəm) /

noun

discrimination on the basis of sex, esp the oppression of women by men

Derived forms of sexism

sexist, noun, adjective

Word Origin for sexism

C20: from sex + -ism, on the model of racism

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for sexism (1 of 2)

sexism

The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life. Sexist discrimination in the United States in the past has denied opportunities to women in many spheres of activity. Many allege that it still does. (See also affirmative action, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, glass ceiling, and National Organization for Women.)

Cultural definitions for sexism (2 of 2)

sexism

The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life.

单词	sexism
释义	sexism [ sek-siz-uhm ] / ˈsɛk sɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sexism ON THESAURUS.COM noun attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of gender roles: the underlying sexism in the marketing of dolls to girls and trucks to boys;Her husband saw their home life through a lens of sexism, and never once offered to help with the housework or the kids. discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex or gender, as in restricted job opportunities, especially such discrimination directed against women:The investigation found that women face a culture of hostility and sexism. ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women: The idea that women are inferior to men is sexism at its purest. hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogyny. Origin of sexism 1965–70; sex + -ism, on the model of racism historical usage of sexism See misogyny. OTHER WORDS FROM sexism an·ti·sex·ism, noun Words nearby sexism sex hormone, sex hygiene, sexi-, sex-influenced, sex-influenced inheritance, sexism, sexist, sexivalent, sex kitten, sexless, sex-limited Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sexism The world is not perfect, there are issues from racism to sexism and global inequality. Malala Yousafzai tells the business community: Education is the best way to guard against future crises\|Michal Lev-Ram, writer\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune The sexism inherent in how these cases are pursued by law enforcement comes through loud and clear. “People want to believe”: How Love Fraud builds an absorbing docuseries around a romantic con man\|Alissa Wilkinson\|September 4, 2020\|Vox Policies must be updated to reflect their lives and to address systemic racism and sexism. Millennials and Gen Zers need better childcare. Can either Biden or Trump deliver?\|matthewheimer\|August 29, 2020\|Fortune This question is thorny because in answering it one almost necessarily informs issues related to sexism, discrimination, and inequity. No, Animals Do Not Have Genders - Facts So Romantic\|Cailin O'Connor\|August 26, 2020\|Nautilus Some biases, such as racism and sexism, can even impact someone’s physical health and increase signs of depression. Let’s learn about bias\|Bethany Brookshire\|June 3, 2020\|Science News For Students Its biggest asset, of course, is the steely Atwell, who never asks you to feel sorry for Carter despite all the sexism around her. Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Stomps on the Patriarchy\|Melissa Leon\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The rule of law, you see, buckles, bends and sometimes crumbles under the weight of racism, sexism, and classism. What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?\|Goldie Taylor\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The most interesting personal information Grandin shared during the AMA was the sexism she faced during the start of her career. The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA\|Emily Shire\|November 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In fact, she says the sexism she faced was far more of an obstacle than her autism in the workplace. The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA\|Emily Shire\|November 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Male-dominance and sexism in video gaming is more evident than ever. Is ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Immune to GamerGate Misogyny?\|David Levesley\|October 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for sexism sexism / (ˈsɛksɪzəm) / noun discrimination on the basis of sex, esp the oppression of women by men Derived forms of sexism sexist, noun, adjective Word Origin for sexism C20: from sex + -ism, on the model of racism Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to sexism Misogyny vs. SexismIf you’re planning on joining the female empowerment movement and discussing how to dismantle the patriarchy, make sure to brush up on your terminology by reading on. READ MORE Words related to sexism inequity, bigotry, bias, prejudice, inequality, chauvinism, partiality Cultural definitions for sexism (1 of 2) sexism The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life. Sexist discrimination in the United States in the past has denied opportunities to women in many spheres of activity. Many allege that it still does. (See also affirmative action, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, glass ceiling, and National Organization for Women.) Cultural definitions for sexism (2 of 2) sexism The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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sexism

noun

Origin of sexism

historical usage of sexism

OTHER WORDS FROM sexism

Words nearby sexism

Example sentences from the Web for sexism

British Dictionary definitions for sexism

noun

Derived forms of sexism

Word Origin for sexism

Content related to sexism

Words related to sexism

Cultural definitions for sexism (1 of 2)

Cultural definitions for sexism (2 of 2)