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
Examples of sexism in a Sentence
the problem of sexism in language
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Numerous factors affect women’s brain health, including stress — dealing with sexism, caregiving responsibilities and financial strain — which can fuel inflammation.
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Judith Graham, Washington Post, 16 June 2024
Top manager of California’s largest water supplier accused of sexism and harassment.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
That said, Rhaenyra still continually faces challenges and sexism from the men around her, including from her own husband, Daemon.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 12 June 2024
The election of Claudia Sheinbaum shatters the last glass ceiling in politics in a country where women were barred from voting until 1954, and where a culture of sexism and high rates of violence against women still prevail.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
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Judith Graham, Washington Post, 16 June 2024
Top manager of California’s largest water supplier accused of sexism and harassment.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
That said, Rhaenyra still continually faces challenges and sexism from the men around her, including from her own husband, Daemon.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 12 June 2024
The election of Claudia Sheinbaum shatters the last glass ceiling in politics in a country where women were barred from voting until 1954, and where a culture of sexism and high rates of violence against women still prevail.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 June 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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