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sexism
sex·ism S0300900 (sĕk′sĭz′əm)n.1. Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women.2. The belief that one gender is superior to the other, especially that men are superior to women.
sex′ist adj. & n.sexism (ˈsɛksɪzəm) n (Sociology) discrimination on the basis of sex, esp the oppression of women by men[C20: from sex + -ism, on the model of racism] ˈsexist n, adjsex•ism (ˈsɛk sɪz əm)
n. 1. attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of sexual roles. 2. discrimination or prejudice based on a person's sex, esp. discrimination against women. [1965–70] sexismdiscrimination on the basis of sex, especially against women.See also: Discrimination
the practice of discriminating against women in job opportunities, salary levels and increases, and in other matters now generally considered to be equally the right of women. — sexist, n., adj.See also: Women
the practice of discriminating against women in the offering of job opportunities, increases in salary, and other matters now generally considered to belong to women by right.See also: AttitudesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | sexism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sexdiscrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudiceantifeminism, male chauvinism, chauvinism - activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over womensexual discrimination - discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex |
sexismnoun sexual discrimination We are committed to eradicating homophobia, racism and sexism.Translationssexism
sexism - any attitudes and actions which overtly or covertly discriminate against women or men on the grounds of their sex or GENDER – see SEX DISCRIMINATION.
- any devaluation or denigration of women or men, but particularly women, which is embodied in institutions and social relationships, e.g. the sexist use of language, such as the male personal pronoun, ‘he’, to refer to men and women. See also PATRIARCHY.
sexism
The belief or attitude that one sex is inferior, less competent, or valuable than the othersex·ism (seks'izm) Attitudes and practices that place different values on, or create unequal opportunities for, people because of their gender. sexismAll of the actions and attitudes that relegate individuals of either sex to a secondary and inferior status in society.sexism
Synonyms for sexismnoun sexual discriminationSynonymsWords related to sexismnoun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sexRelated Words- discrimination
- favoritism
- favouritism
- antifeminism
- male chauvinism
- chauvinism
- sexual discrimination
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