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countable and uncountable, plural sexisms
The belief that people of one sex or gender are inherently superior to others. examples
Discrimination or different treatment (e.g. in job opportunities) based on sex or gender. quotations examples
Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.
2011 December 14, Angelique Chrisafis, “Rachida Dati accuses French PM of sexism and elitism”, in Guardian
Attitudes or actions that are based on or promote the expectation that people adhere to stereotypical social roles (gender roles) based on sex. examples