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sexism

[sek′sizəm]

a belief that one sex is superior to the other and that the superior sex has endowments, rights, prerogatives, and status greater than those of the inferior sex. Sexism results in discrimination in all areas of life and acts as a limiting factor in educational, professional, and psychologic development. sexist, n., adj.

Sexism

The belief or attitude that one sex is inferior, less competent, or valuable than the other

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Sexism (redirected from Gender discrimination)

Sexism
(redirected from Gender discrimination)