Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sexism
Noun
/ˈsɛk.sɪ.zəm/
Definition
Discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender, often resulting in the belief that one sex or gender is superior to another.
Examples
- The company faced backlash for its sexism in hiring practices.
- Many activists work to combat sexism in all forms.
- She spoke out against sexism in the media.
Meaning
Sexism refers to the prejudiced treatment of individuals based on their sex, typically manifesting as discrimination against women or marginalized genders.
Synonyms
- Gender discrimination
- Sex discrimination
- Male chauvinism
