SEXISM


Meaning of SEXISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm ]

noun

Etymology: sex (I) + -ism (as in racism )

Date: 1968

1. : prejudice or discrimination based on sex ; especially : discrimination against women

2. : behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex

• sex·ist ˈsek-sist adjective or noun

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