noun
- prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex, especially against women
Examples
- The company was sued for sexism in its hiring practices.
- She faced sexism when colleagues assumed she couldn’t handle technical tasks.
- The organization works to combat sexism in the workplace.
- Many people don’t recognize subtle forms of sexism in everyday language.
- The study examined sexism in sports media coverage.
- Educational programs aim to reduce sexism among young people.