sexism
Example Sentences
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The band played gigs for Rock Against Sexism, but disagreed on their personal definitions of feminism, or what makes music political.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025
Sexism and sexual harassment should not be ignored or treated as a perk of stardom, nor should it be papered over with consciousness-raising and workplace training.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023
Sexism and ageism also made her a target, analysts say.
From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2023
Sexism has long been an issue in Mexican film schools, said Maricarmen de Lara, a feminist filmmaker and professor who was director of the film school at Mexico’s National Autonomous University from 2015 to 2019.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021
Sexism, misogyny and discrimination of any kind is deplorable.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021
Vocabulary lists containing sexism
10 Words to Use When Talking About Sexism in Hollywood
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