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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Utah tech workers have made gains in recent years, though women in the field describe workplace sexism and barriers to advancement in the state.
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
This is a great example of how sexism hurts everyone.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
At the heart of that sexism is the belief that women simply aren’t strong enough to do a firefighter’s job.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
This is a great example of how sexism hurts everyone.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
At the heart of that sexism is the belief that women simply aren’t strong enough to do a firefighter’s job.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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