Sexism

Sexism is a set of beliefs claiming that real or alleged differences between women and men establishing the superiority of one sex over the other. Also known as discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex, as in restricted job opportunities; especially, such discrimination directed against women. Sexist attitudes are frequently based on beliefs in traditional stereotypes of gender roles. Sexism is not just a matter of individual attitudes, but is built into many societal institutions. These institutions help transmit sexism through the process of social reproduction. The term sexism is most often used in relation to discrimination against women.