Sexism: meaning, definitions and examples

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sexism

 

[ หˆsษ›ksษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

discrimination, prejudice

Sexism refers to prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. It often manifests as the belief that one sex is inherently superior to another, leading to unequal treatment in various areas such as employment, education, and social roles. Sexism can affect anyone, but it predominantly impacts women and marginalized genders. This term is frequently associated with the broader conversation about gender equality and women's rights.

Synonyms

gender bias, gender discrimination, sex discrimination.

Examples of usage

  • The company has policies to combat sexism in the workplace.
  • She spoke out against sexism in the media.
  • Many activists work tirelessly to address sexism in society.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sexismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—เคญเฅ‡เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sexismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seksisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบัะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ seksizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€งๅทฎๅˆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sexisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sexismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cinsiyetรงilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ฐจ๋ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู…ูŠูŠุฒ ุงู„ุฌู†ุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sexismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sexizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€งๅˆซๆญง่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seksizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynjajรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า› ะบะตะผัั–ั‚ัƒัˆั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinsiyyษ™tรงilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sexismo

Etymology

The term 'sexism' emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining prominence during the feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s. It was coined to describe the discrimination women faced in a patriarchal society. The word combines 'sex,' referring to the biological differences between males and females, with the suffix '-ism,' which denotes a distinct practice or ideology. The concept has evolved over time, expanding to address not only the inequality faced by women but also issues of gender identity and representation. As society became more aware of its implications, 'sexism' has increasingly been linked to discussions surrounding intersectionality and the experiences of various marginalized groups. The word has gained traction in academic discourse, politics, and everyday conversations, becoming a vital part of discussions about human rights and social justice.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,485, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.