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sexism

[sek-siz-uhm] / ˈsɛk sɪz əm /


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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

And she adds she feels strongly that the Everyday Sexism project "was never about me" - but "testament to the power of the hundreds of thousands of people who have raised their voices".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2019

Sexism would be vanquished, inequality would be diluted to the point of non-existence.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2018




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