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The belief that people of one sex (or gender) are inherently different from those of another sex, and generally that one sex is superior to others.countableuncountable
- The notion that either gender is superior is sexism.
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Discrimination against, or different treatment of, people on the basis of sex or gender, including the expectation that people should adhere to stereotypical social roles (gender roles) based on sex; (in particular, especially) discrimination against women.countableuncountable
- The fact that there is only one woman in a management position in that company makes it easy to believe that sexism runs rampant there.
- The sexism of making and promoting violent films for men and romantic comedies for women.
syn. sexism