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Glossary term: Sexism


Sexism is an ideology and system of oppression in society that holds that one sex or gender is more valuable, more worthy of respect and consideration and more able to contribute and participate than people of other sexes or genders. Sexism can be conscious or unconscious and is embedded in institutions, systems and the broader culture of a society.

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