sexism (redirected from sexists)

sex·ism  (skszm)

n.

1. Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women.

2. Attitudes, conditions, or behaviors that promote stereotyping of social roles based on gender.

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sexist adj. & n.

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sexism

Noun

discrimination against the members of one sex, usually women

sexist nadj

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sexism

discrimination on the basis of sex, especially against women.

See also: Discrimination

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the practice of discriminating against women in job opportunities, salary levels and increases, and in other matters now generally considered to be equally the right of women. — sexist, n., adj.

See also: Women

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the practice of discriminating against women in the offering of job opportunities, increases in salary, and other matters now generally considered to belong to women by right.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

sexism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice antifeminism, male chauvinism, 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

Translations

sexism [ˈsɛksɪzəm] n → sexismo

sexism [ˈsɛksɪzəm] sex n → sexisme m

sexism [ˈsɛksɪzəm] sex n → Sexismus m

sexism [ˈsɛksɪzəm] n → sessismo