SEXISM

[noun] [U] [disapproving] - (actions based on) the idea or belief that the members of one sex are less intelligent, able, skilful, etc. than the members of the other sex, esp. that women are less able than men, and that particular jobs and activities are suitable for women and others are suitable for menDo you think that all women are victims of sexism?She claimed that it was because of sexism that she had not been promoted.The university has been accused of sexism because it has so few women professors.She said that she had encountered covert/overt sexism in her job.It's blatant sexism that the company has no female directors. [+ that clause]See also heterosexism.