sexism
noun/ˈseksɪzəm/
/ˈseksɪzəm/
[uncountable]- the unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex; the attitude that causes this
- legislation designed to combat sexism in the workplace
- a study of sexism in language
Extra ExamplesTopics Social issuesc1- Sexism is rampant in many institutions.
- She was shocked by his blatant sexism.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- blatant
- rampant
- fight
- fight against
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