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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Multiple researchers found that hostile sexism, which encompasses perceptions that women’s advancement comes at a cost to men, was a significant predictor of votes for Donald Trump among men and women alike.
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Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Brazil’s lack of political representation can’t be explained simply by sexism.
—Constance Malleret, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
Many in Democratic circles questioned the wisdom of Barack Obama calling out Black men for being lukewarm on Harris out of latent sexism.
—Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This has been complicated by high costs of livings dampening enthusiasm and quite likely some latent sexism in parts of that coalition.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Brazil’s lack of political representation can’t be explained simply by sexism.
—Constance Malleret, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
Many in Democratic circles questioned the wisdom of Barack Obama calling out Black men for being lukewarm on Harris out of latent sexism.
—Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This has been complicated by high costs of livings dampening enthusiasm and quite likely some latent sexism in parts of that coalition.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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