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sexism

/ˈsɛksɪzm̩/

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noun

Sexisme

The belief that people of one sex or gender are inherently superior to others.

Examples :

"The notion that either gender is superior is sexism."

La notion selon laquelle l'un ou l'autre genre est supérieur est du sexisme.

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noun

Sexisme, discrimination sexiste

Discrimination or different treatment (e.g. in job opportunities) based on sex or gender.

Examples :

"The fact that there is only one woman in a management position in that company makes it easy to believe that sexism runs rampant there."

Le fait qu'il n'y ait qu'une seule femme à un poste de direction dans cette entreprise permet de croire facilement que le sexisme y est endémique.

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noun

Sexisme, discrimination sexiste

Attitudes or actions that are based on or promote the expectation that people adhere to stereotypical social roles (gender roles) based on sex.

Examples :

"the sexism of making and promoting violent films for men and romantic comedies for women"

Le sexisme qui consiste à faire et à promouvoir des films violents pour les hommes et des comédies romantiques pour les femmes.

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