sexism

🇬🇧 UK/ˈseksɪzəm/🇺🇸 US/'seksizm/
B2

Definitions

n.

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, especially against women

性别歧视

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sexstem
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=sexism

Common Collocations

  • 1.institutional sexism制度性性别歧视
  • 2.combat sexism抵制性别歧视
  • 3.everyday sexism日常性别歧视
  • 4.sexism in the workplace职场性别歧视

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She filed a complaint after experiencing blatant sexism in the workplace.

  • 2.

    The campaign aims to challenge everyday sexism in advertising and media.

  • 3.

    Sexism remains a significant barrier to women's advancement in many industries.

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