sexism
n. behavior and beliefs which are based on stereotypical gender roles; prejudice or discrimination based on gender (especially against women) | ||||
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Sexism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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sexism
Noun
1. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
(hypernym) discrimination, favoritism, favouritism
(hyponym) male chauvinism, chauvinism, antifeminism
Noun
1. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
(hypernym) discrimination, favoritism, favouritism
(hyponym) male chauvinism, chauvinism, antifeminism
Sexism Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Social Work in Canada |
Sexism
Similar to the dynamics of racism. Males are believed to be superior to females and when this belief is put into action it leads to females being treated as objects, the last to be hired, first to be fired, being paid less for equal work.
Similar to the dynamics of racism. Males are believed to be superior to females and when this belief is put into action it leads to females being treated as objects, the last to be hired, first to be fired, being paid less for equal work.
| Glossary of Sociology |
SEXISM
Beliefs which hold one sex superior to the other thereby justifying sexual inequalities.
Beliefs which hold one sex superior to the other thereby justifying sexual inequalities.
Sexism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Sexism
Sexism is commonly considered to be discrimination and/or hatred against people based on their sex rather than their individual merits, but can also refer to any and all systemic differentiations based on the sex of the individuals.
Sexism can refer to subtly different beliefs or attitudes:
- The belief that one gender or sex is inferior to or more valuable than the other;
- Female or male chauvinism
- The attitude of misogyny (hatred of females) or misandry (hatred of males); as well as
- The attitude of imposing a limited and/or false notion of masculinity on males and a limited and/or false notion of femininity on females, or vice versa.
- A feeling of distrust towards the opposite or same sex, most frequently operating at unconscious level.
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