sexist

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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Discriminatory based on sex: Exhibiting prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically by men against women, based on a person's sex or gender.
    • Reflecting the belief that one sex is superior: Characterized by or showing the belief that one sex (especially the male sex) is inherently superior to the other, often leading to unfair treatment.

  2. Noun:

    • A person with sexist beliefs: An individual, especially a man, who holds chauvinistic beliefs in the inferiority of women.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The company's sexist hiring policies were finally changed after a lawsuit.
    • His sexist comments about women in leadership roles offended many colleagues.
    • The advertisement was criticized for its sexist portrayal of gender roles.

  • Noun:

    • He was widely condemned as a sexist for his outdated views.
    • Don't listen to him; he's a known sexist.
Advanced Usage
  • Institutional/Systemic Sexism: Refers to practices and policies embedded within the structures of an organization or society.
    • The report highlighted the institutional sexism within the industry.
  • Internalized Sexism: When individuals apply stereotypes and attitudes to themselves and members of their own sex.
    • Her reluctance to apply for the promotion was a form of internalized sexism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sexism (n): The overarching system, practice, or ideology of discrimination based on sex.
    • They fought against sexism in the workplace.
  • Sexistly (adv): In a sexist manner.
    • The role was sexistly written.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: chauvinistic, misogynistic, discriminatory, prejudiced, patriarchal.
  • Noun: chauvinist, misogynist.
Related Phrases
  • Sexist language: Language that excludes, demeans, or stereotypes a particular sex, often women.
    • The style guide was updated to avoid sexist language.
  • Sexist joke: A joke that relies on or reinforces sexist stereotypes.
    • He told a sexist joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
Adjective
  1. discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
Noun
  1. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women

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