sexism
Example Sentences
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Phillips never denies she is an unlikable heroine but blames sexism for her professional collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
In unpacking the new single title, Harper’s Bazaar suggested that maybe modern-day fame is the disease, and Swift the “early guinea pig” who has fought against sexism and re-created her own masters.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
This is because public data used to train many AI systems can reflect existing societal biases such as sexism or racism.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
She told broadcaster ABC the sport had made strides in dealing with issues like sexism and racism in recent years, but added:
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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
Vocabulary lists containing sexism
10 Words to Use When Talking About Sexism in Hollywood
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"The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century," Vocabulary from Chapter 23
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