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sexism

[sek-siz-uhm] / ˈsɛk sɪz əm /


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Between the six of you, you’re touching on some powerful and risky themes in the series that you’re working on, whether it’s sexism, classism, delusional power, grief.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

"There is no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance in South Africa," he said, explaining his coalition government's five-point strategy to deal with the crisis.

From BBC Jun. 16, 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

Simran Atwal is a Derby County fan and volunteer at Her Game Too, external - a campaign group that aims to tackle sexism and champion women in sport.

From BBC Mar. 24, 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




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