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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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Caught in an unusual crux where they have to keep alive gender stereotypes for the sake of a tourist-based economy yet apply the same levels of authority and expertise as their male counterparts, these resourceful "wrangling women" apply humor and language as useful tools for accomplishing the precarious balancing act. The regulations allow schools to separate girls and boys for virtually any reason they can dream up--including outdated and dangerous gender stereotypes," says Emily Martin, deputy director of the ACLU Women's Rights Project. The usual gender stereotypes are here as well, but are not as glaring or offensive. |
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