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Sexism
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
belief
that people of one
sex
or
gender
are
inherently
superior
to others.
●
In Forms of discrimination:
Discrimination or different treatment (e.g. in job
opportunities
) based on
sex
or gender.
●
Attitudes or
actions
that are based on or
promote
the
expectation
that people
adhere
to
stereotypical
social
roles
(
gender roles
) based on sex.
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Origin
sexism
English
-ism
English
sex
English
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Etym
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Misogyny
Objectification
Misandry
Racism
Homophobia
Bigotry
Discrimination
Ageism
Transphobia
Prejudice
Oppression
Patriarchy
Sexuality
Harassment
Feminism
Masculinity
Stereotypes
Inequality
Classism
Stereotyping
Injustice
Gender
Violence
Stigma
Sexualization
Bullying
Inequalities
Segregation
Bias
Equality
Homosexuality
Xenophobia
Rape
Prejudices
Injustices
Aggression
Gender Bias
Rape Culture
Sexual Harassment
Toxic Masculinity
Racial Discrimination
Domestic Violence
Institutional Racism
Police Brutality
Sexual Violence
Affirmative Action
Gender Roles
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