sexism

[US]/'seksɪz(ə)m/

[UK]/'sɛk'sɪzəm/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. discrimination based on gender, particularly against women; male superiority

I intend to analyse the sexism in such texts.

sexism should be tackled without compromise.

sexism, racism, and all other unpleasant social evils.

She was shocked by his blatant sexism.

Besides of sexism and racism, now we have to add one kind of "lookism".

combat sexism in the workplace

sexism in the media

eradicating sexism in society

sexism in the entertainment industry

educating about the impact of sexism

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