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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the problem of sexism in language
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
One of the biggest surprises has been how men don’t conceptualize gender inequality as their problem and the degree to which women have internalized sexism as normal.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Success on the track can squelch hate derived from sexism and Breidinger has the ability and the opportunity to silence the haters.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The event has also been at the center of a sexism row following a controversial op-ed penned by founder Żydowicz.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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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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