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[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 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The latest insight is provided by Enas Al Deghadi, an Egyptian director known for her controversial films about sexual oppression of women and religious intolerance. She weaves the, often misogynistic, permutations of these tales into the reality of the oppression of women, Jews, Muslims and "New Christians", throughout Spanish history up to the fall of Franco. He is duped by a charlatan astronomer (Ecclitico), a knight (Ernesto) and his servant (Cecco) into believing he's been transported to the moon, where the local lunatics worship love and maintain politically incorrect practices, such as strict oppression of women. |
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