0 (actions based on) the belief that the members of one sex are less intelligent, able, skilful, etc. than the members of the other sex, especially that women are less able than men:
The university has been accused of sexism because it has so few women professors.
1 actions based on a belief that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for women and others are suitable only for men:
Sexism continues to keep girls out of plumbing, electrical, and construction trades.
2 treatment of men and women based on the belief that particular jobs and activities are suitable only for men and others are suitable only for women:
The company is facing accusations of sexism in its recruitment policy.
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性別主義, （尤指對女性的）性別歧視，性別偏見…
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性别主义, （尤指对女性的）性别歧视，性别偏见…
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sexismo, sexismo [masculine, singular]…
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machismo…
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性差別, 男女差別…
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cinsiyet ayırımı/ayırımcılığı…
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sexisme [masculine], sexisme…
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sexisme…
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