Sexism: Prejudice And Discrimination

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Sexism(n):“Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.”
Sexism has been around long before it was ever even labeled.Yes, it can also be towards men, but is more typically seen against. Sexism is discriminating someone on the basis of sex. An example of sexism, “I can run faster than you, because you are a girl”. That is saying just because that person is a girl she cannot run as fast or faster, then a boy. Sexism is a big issue even in the present day. Example, a man and a woman go to the exact same school, graduate tied for first in the class. They go to a job interview , both have the same credentials, both are hired at the same time for the same job. The man will still have a higher chance of

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