sexism

the belief that one sex is superior to the other and should therefore have more rights or power

sexismo, discriminación por razón de sexo

• discrimination against women/men

Collocations fight sexism · challenge sexism

• Sexism is still a major problem in many countries.

  El sexismo sigue siendo un problema importante en muchos países.

the attitude that one sex is superior to the other and should therefore have more rights or power

actitud machista, prejuicio de género

• attitude towards women/men

Collocations sexist attitudes · challenging sexist attitudes

• She has always fought against sexist attitudes in the workplace.

  Ella siempre ha luchado contra actitudes sexistas en el lugar de trabajo.

behavior that is based on sexist attitudes and beliefs

comportamiento machista, discriminación sexual

• behavior towards women/men

Collocations sexist behavior · challenging sexist behavior

• His sexist behavior made her feel uncomfortable.

  Su comportamiento sexista la hizo sentir incómoda.

a statement that expresses a sexist attitude or belief

declaración machista, comentario sexista

• statement about women/men

Collocations sexist statement · challenging sexist statements

• The politician's sexist statement caused a lot of controversy.

  La declaración sexista del político causó mucho controversia.