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sexism: Meaning and Definition of
sex•ism
Pronunciation: (sek'siz-um), [key]
— n.
- attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of sexual roles.
- discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex, as in restricted job opportunities; esp., such discrimination directed against women.
See also:
- sexism (Thesaurus)
