sexism
The belief that people of one sex are inherently different from those of another sex,…The belief that people of one sex (or gender) are inherently different from those of another sex, and generally that one sex is superior to others.
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» Heteronormativity is closely linked to sexism.
Гетеронормативность тесно связана с сексизмом. — Wezel
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)The belief that people of one sex (or gender) are inherently different from those of another sex, and generally that one sex is superior to others.
The notion that either gender is superior is sexism.
(countable, uncountable)Discrimination against, or different treatment of, people on the basis of sex or gender, including the expectation that people should adhere to stereotypical social roles (gender roles) based on sex; (in particular, especially) discrimination against women.
The fact that there is only one woman in a management position in that company makes it easy to believe that sexism runs rampant there.
The sexism of making and promoting violent films for men and romantic comedies for women.
Sexismus
секси́змsɛksízm
секси́змseksýzm
- discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Examples
5 sentencesHeteronormativity is closely linked to sexism.
ruГетеронормативность тесно связана с сексизмом. — Wezel
Terms like "sexism" are now in vogue.
Do you even know what sexism means?
deWeißt du überhaupt, was „Sexismus“ bedeutet? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The tide of public opinion is turning against sexism.
ruОбщественное мнение поворачивается против половой дискриминации. — Hellerick
It's a period drama about sexism and greed in the workplace.
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Forms
plural: sexismsSynonyms
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15 related wordsLessons for this word
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