sexism

/ˌsɛkˈsɪzəm/

/ˈsɛksɪzəm/

Sexism means discrimination against people because of their sex: anything unfair to males or females, just because they're males or females, is an example of sexism.

Sexism is one of those things that has always existed, and probably always will exist, but does seem to get a little better with time. When women couldn't vote, that was blatant sexism. When women are paid less than men for the same work, that's sexism. In school, when teachers call on boys more than girls, many people think that is an example of sexism. Sexism is similar to racism; they are both types of discrimination.

Definitions of sexism

1. noun

   discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
   types:

   antifeminism, chauvinism, male chauvinism

   activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women

   sexual discrimination

   discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex

   type of:

   discrimination, favoritism, favouritism

   unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice