sexism — prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseksɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 성별에 따른 편견, 고정관념, 차별
Korean pronunciation: **섹**시즘
Example Sentences
- The boss's comment about women being 'too emotional for leadership' was pure sexism.
- He claimed he was just being 'protective,' but it was actually sexism disguised as chivalry.
- The university implemented new policies to address sexism in academic departments.
sexism
NOUN//ˈseksɪzəm//
prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex
The manager dismisses her idea, then praises a male colleague for saying the same thing — that's sexism.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 'racism(인종차별주의)'의 패턴을 따라 만들어진 신조어입니다. 'sex(성별)'에 '-ism(주의, 차별)'을 붙여서 성별에 기반한 차별을 나타내는 단어가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The boss's comment about women being 'too emotional for leadership' was pure sexism.”
“He claimed he was just being 'protective,' but it was actually sexism disguised as chivalry.”
“The university implemented new policies to address sexism in academic departments.”
“Asking only female employees to make coffee is a classic example of everyday sexism.”
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