sexism
gb/sˈɛksɪzəm/ us/sˈɛksɪzəm/
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Substantivo
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unfair treatment based on gender
Treating someone unfairly because they are a man or a woman.
Padrão de uso:
sexism against [group]; sexism in [place/industry]; experience sexism
Erro comum:
Do not confuse sexism (unfairness based on gender) with sexual harassment (unwanted sexual behavior), though they can be related.
Sinônimos
gender discrimination (More formal; focuses on unequal treatment rather than attitudes.)
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gender bias (Often implies subtle or unconscious unfairness.)
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male chauvinism (Older term; typically refers to men believing women are inferior.)
Antônimos
gender equality (The goal or condition of equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender.)
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egalitarianism (A broader belief in equality, including gender equality.)
Colocações
gender-based sexism
|workplace sexism
|sexism in hiring
|a sexism complaint
|accusations of sexism
|face sexism
|experience sexism
|tackle sexism
|combat sexism
|sexism and racism
Temas
society
|gender
|inequality
|work
|discrimination
Exemplos
- She reported sexism after being repeatedly passed over for promotion in favor of less qualified men.
- The organization introduced new policies to address sexism and harassment.
- He apologized for the sexist remark and said he would do better.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Sexism is unfair to women and men.
- We should speak up when we see sexism.
Substantivo
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belief one sex is superior
Thinking that one gender is better than another.
Padrão de uso:
deep-rooted/entrenched sexism; cultural sexism
Erro comum:
Sexism is not only about individual rudeness; it can also be a belief system that shapes rules and culture.
Sinônimos
gender hierarchy (Describes the idea of ranked genders; less commonly used as a direct replacement.)
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misogyny (Stronger and narrower; means hatred or contempt for women, not all sexism.)
Antônimos
gender parity (Emphasizes equal standing or representation across genders.)
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feminism (A movement/belief supporting gender equality; not a strict opposite in all contexts.)
Colocações
deep-rooted sexism
|entrenched sexism
|cultural sexism
|overt sexism
|blatant sexism
|normalize sexism
|challenge sexism
|sexist assumptions
|sexist stereotypes
|patriarchal sexism
Temas
society
|gender
|beliefs
|inequality
Exemplos
- The novel explores how sexism shaped the family’s expectations for sons and daughters.
- They argued that sexism is sustained by the belief that men should lead and women should follow.
- Her research looks at how sexism influences leadership stereotypes.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Sexism can be a belief that men are better than women.
Substantivo
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sexist behavior or remarks
Sexist words or actions in a situation.
Padrão de uso:
there is/was sexism in [comment/joke/ad]; casual/subtle sexism
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use sexism to mean any sexual content; it specifically refers to unfairness or stereotypes about gender.
Sinônimos
sexist remarks (Refers specifically to spoken or written comments.)
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gender stereotyping (Focuses on assigning roles/traits based on gender; may be unintentional.)
Antônimos
inclusive language (Language aimed at avoiding bias and stereotypes.)
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respectfulness (General opposite in interpersonal behavior, not limited to gender.)
Colocações
casual sexism
|subtle sexism
|everyday sexism
|sexism in his jokes
|sexism in the comments
|call out sexism
|tolerate sexism
|normalize sexism
|challenge sexism
|a lot of sexism
Temas
communication
|society
|gender
|everyday_life
Exemplos
- There was a lot of sexism in the way the female candidates were described.
- She pushed back against the sexism in his ‘joke’ and asked him to stop.
- The ad was criticized for its sexism and outdated stereotypes.
Exemplos para estudantes
- That comment is sexism.
- We heard sexism at the meeting.
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sexism
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GB/sˈɛksɪzəm/
US/sˈɛksɪzəm/
Sílabas e tonicidade
sex - ism (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sex)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: sexism
- Plural: sexism
Expressões
benevolent sexism
1/bənˈɛvələnt sˈɛksɪzəm/
fixed phrase
technical
patronizing ‘positive’ sexism
Sexism that sounds kind but still treats women as less capable.
Exemplos
- Some people see ‘women shouldn’t do dangerous jobs’ as benevolent sexism.
- The training explained how benevolent sexism can limit women’s opportunities.
- She pushed back against benevolent sexism that framed her as needing protection.
casual sexism
1/kˈæʒuəl sˈɛksɪzəm/
fixed phrase
offhand sexist comments
Sexism that people say or do casually, without thinking.
Exemplos
- The show was criticized for casual sexism in its dialogue.
- He didn’t realize his comment was casual sexism until someone pointed it out.
- They agreed to challenge casual sexism when it came up in the office.
everyday sexism
1/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ sˈɛksɪzəm/
fixed phrase
ordinary daily sexist behavior
Common sexist comments or actions that happen in daily life.
Exemplos
- She shared examples of everyday sexism, like being talked over in meetings.
- Everyday sexism can be hard to challenge because it’s often framed as a joke.
- The workshop focused on recognizing and responding to everyday sexism.
institutional sexism
1/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃənəl sˈɛksɪzəm/
fixed phrase
sexism built into institutions
Sexism that comes from an organization’s rules and habits.
Exemplos
- The report found evidence of institutional sexism in promotion decisions.
- They updated their procedures to reduce institutional sexism in hiring and pay.
- Campaigners argued that institutional sexism made it harder for women to advance.
internalized sexism
1/ɪntˈɚnəlˌaɪzd sˈɛksɪzəm/
fixed phrase
technical
absorbing sexist beliefs yourself
When someone starts to believe sexist ideas about their own gender.
Exemplos
- She realized her fear of being seen as ‘bossy’ was linked to internalized sexism.
- The group discussed how internalized sexism can affect confidence at work.
- Therapy helped him notice internalized sexism in the way he judged certain jobs.
reverse sexism
1/ɹɪvˈɚs sˈɛksɪzəm/
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claimed sexism against men
A term some people use for sexism against men.
Exemplos
- He called the hiring initiative ‘reverse sexism,’ while others said it addressed unequal access.
- The panel discussed why the term reverse sexism is controversial.
- Some critics accused the program of reverse sexism, but the company rejected the claim.
sexism in the workplace
1/sˈɛksɪzəm ˈɪn ðə wˈɚkplˌeɪs/
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gender bias at work
Sexism that happens at work.
Exemplos
- The survey asked employees if they had experienced sexism in the workplace.
- They introduced anonymous reporting to reduce sexism in the workplace.
- Sexism in the workplace can show up in who gets credit for ideas.