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sexism

[sek-siz-uhm] / ˈsɛk sɪz əm /


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In 2024, Kick It Out started a campaign to combat sexism in football and the Football Association launched a four-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She turned her attention toward two of her most deeply held interests, which had sharpened in focus after the Palisades fire: community-oriented work, and the pervasive problem of sexism in American culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Packer also often underscored contemporary tensions mirrored in the plays: sexism, racism, antisemitism, violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Following the conclusion of the tribunal, a spokesperson for the GMC said: "There is no place for antisemitism, sexism or misogyny in medicine, and we will always seek to strike off doctors for such conduct."

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“What if we have a school-wide discussion on diversity? We could show our videos and discuss issues like racism, sexism, and homophobia related to current events, like the Black Lives Matter movement or celebrating Pride.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh