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sexism vs sexual discrimination

sexual discrimination vs sexism

sexism and sexual discrimination both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sexism Yes No No No
sexual discrimination Yes No No No
As nouns, sexual discrimination is a hyponym of sexism; that is, sexual discrimination is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sexism:
  • sexism: discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
  • sexual discrimination: discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex
Other hyponyms of sexism include antifeminism, chauvinism, male chauvinism.
sexism (noun) sexual discrimination (noun)
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex
Difference between sexism and sexual discrimination

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