sexism

(seksiz′əm)

noun

discrimination against people on the basis of sex; specif., discrimination against, and prejudicial stereotyping of, women

Origin: sex + (rac)ism

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See sexism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women.
  2. Attitudes, conditions, or behaviors that promote stereotyping of social roles based on gender.

Related Forms:

  • sexˈist adjective & n.

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