Meaning

2 senses
  1. (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.

  2. (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

More definitions
  • discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex

Examples

5 sentences
  1. Heteronormativity is closely linked to sexism.

    ruГетеронормативность тесно связана с сексизмом. — Wezel

  2. Terms like "sexism" are now in vogue.

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  3. Do you even know what sexism means?

    deWeißt du überhaupt, was „Sexismus“ bedeutet? — Pfirsichbaeumchen

  4. The tide of public opinion is turning against sexism.

    ruОбщественное мнение поворачивается против половой дискриминации. — Hellerick

  5. It's a period drama about sexism and greed in the workplace.

Translations

8 languages
Українська
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discrimination based on sex or gender:
Русский
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discrimination based on sex or gender:
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discrimination based on sex or gender:

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