sexism
Example Sentences
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She told broadcaster ABC the sport had made strides in dealing with issues like sexism and racism in recent years, but added:
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Border culture is about fighting constantly against homophobia and sexism and racism and classism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A menopause reckoning requires a range of perspectives, a spectrum of platforms, and, perhaps most important, a willingness to be uncomfortable — both with practical details and with the indictment of institutional sexism and ageism.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
He also told South Africans there was "no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance in South Africa".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
“What if we have a school-wide discussion on diversity? We could show our videos and discuss issues like racism, sexism, and homophobia related to current events, like the Black Lives Matter movement or celebrating Pride.”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing sexism
10 Words to Use When Talking About Sexism in Hollywood
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