Sexism

<p>Sexism is <a href="/facts/Prejudice/6Pwnfk9d">prejudice</a> or <a href="/facts/Discrimination/B2M2HqxR">discrimination</a> based on one's <a href="/facts/Sex/ssBol2pP">sex</a> or <a href="/facts/Gender/LfjRHcJy">gender</a>. Sexism can affect anyone, but primarily affects <a href="/facts/Women/AfQPA3m4">women</a> and <a href="/facts/Girl/lBCKq98G">girls</a>. It has been linked to <a href="/facts/Gender_role/pt2sQYD2">gender roles</a> and <a href="/facts/Stereotype/UDveLU8n">stereotypes</a>, and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another. Extreme sexism may foster <a href="/facts/Sexual_harassment/SSJJzLwo">sexual harassment</a>, <a href="/facts/Rape/7RLDwHCN">rape</a>, and other forms of <a href="/facts/Sexual_violence/vkGvfq5m">sexual violence</a>. Discrimination in this context is defined as discrimination toward people based on their <a href="/facts/Gender_identity/GhaeHYtb">gender identity</a> or their gender or sex differences. An example of this is <a href="/facts/Workplace_inequality/NJpFLszq">workplace inequality</a>. Sexism refers to violation of equal opportunities (<a href="/facts/Equal_opportunity/jU7rwqhR">formal equality</a>) based on gender or refers to violation of <a href="/facts/Equality_of_outcome/9x0dUQmS">equality of outcomes</a> based on gender, also called <a href="/facts/Substantive_equality/Yuajk5FF">substantive equality</a>. Sexism may arise from social or cultural customs and norms.
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Sexism