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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The book examines gender discrimination and the need to change societal behaviors, attitudes and practices regarding women in leadership positions. Fire Department permits gender discrimination, creates a hostile work environment and allows retaliation against firefighters who speak out. McCusker is suing the school for gender discrimination, arguing that the ban on premarital sex is applied inconsistently; if a man had sex out of wedlock, it's not likely he'd get caught. |
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