"Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on one's sex or gender. It primarily affects women and girls."
The unfair treatment or negative attitudes towards a person based on their gender.
Gender roles: Cultural and social expectations about how men and women should behave and act in certain contexts.
Gender stereotypes: Preconceived ideas or beliefs about the characteristics and behaviors that are associated with a particular gender.
Gender identity: One's internal sense of being male, female, or gender non-conforming.
Gender expression: The way in which a person presents their gender to others through clothing, hairstyles, mannerisms, etc.
Sexual orientation: A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others based on their gender.
Intersectionality: The interconnectedness of various social identities (such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender) and how they impact an individual's experiences of discrimination and oppression.
Patriarchy: A social system in which men hold primary power and authority in society, leading to the marginalization and oppression of women and non-binary individuals.
Feminism: A political and social movement aimed at achieving gender equality and challenging patriarchal power structures.
Wage gap: The disparity in pay between men and women for performing the same job.
Reproductive rights: A range of issues related to women's reproductive health, including access to contraception, abortion, and maternity leave.
Sexual harassment: Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other forms of verbal or physical harassment based on sex or gender.
Rape culture: A societal phenomenon in which rape and other forms of sexual violence are normalized and condoned through language and behavior that trivialize or blame the victim.
Masculinity/femininity: Cultural ideals and expectations about what it means to be masculine or feminine.
Transgender rights: The fight for legal recognition and protection of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in areas such as healthcare, education, and employment.
Microaggressions: Subtle but harmful comments or actions that communicate a negative message about an individual based on their gender or other social identity.
Toxic masculinity: A cultural concept that describes harmful aspects of traditional masculine behavior, such as aggression, emotional repression, and dominance over women.
Body image: Cultural expectations and standards for the physical appearance of men and women, which can lead to body shaming and other harmful behaviors.
Gender-based violence: Violence that is directed at an individual based on their gender or sex, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Allyship: The act of actively supporting and advocating for individuals from marginalized communities, including women and non-binary individuals.
Mental health: The impact of gender discrimination on mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
"It has been linked to gender roles and stereotypes."
"Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence."
"Discrimination in this context is defined as discrimination toward people based on their gender identity or their gender or sex differences."
"An example of this is workplace inequality."
"Sexism may arise from social or cultural customs and norms."
"Sexism can affect anyone."
"It may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another."
"It primarily affects women and girls."
"Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence."
"Discrimination in this context is defined as discrimination toward people based on their gender identity or their gender or sex differences."
"An example of this is workplace inequality."
"Sexism may arise from social or cultural customs and norms."
"It primarily affects women and girls."
"It may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another."
"Sexism can affect anyone."
"Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence."
"Discrimination in this context is defined as discrimination toward people based on their gender identity or their gender or sex differences."
"An example of this is workplace inequality."
"Sexism may arise from social or cultural customs and norms."