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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The Singularity is highly readable, but its finale now resembles a heavy-handed parody of Sixties sexism.
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Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s a wealth of themes to plumb, from familial trauma to addiction to sexism to the tyranny of genius, but its core exploration of the sacrifice required to be an artist is exhilarating, brutal, and intoxicating.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Female users were similarly more likely to see content about Harris, feminism, sexism, health care and reproductive rights.
—Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
The Singularity is highly readable, but its finale now resembles a heavy-handed parody of Sixties sexism.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 29 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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