sexual discrimination

/ˌsɛkʃ(əw)əl dəˈskrɪməˌneɪʃən/
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Definitions of sexual discrimination
  1. noun
    discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex
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    type of:
    sexism
    discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
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