Description

Actions or attitudes that discriminate against people based solely on their gender. 

Additional notes and information

Sexism is linked to power in that those with power are typically treated with favour and those without power are typically discriminated against. Sexism is also related to stereotypes since discriminatory actions or attitudes are frequently based on false beliefs or generalisations about gender, and on considering gender as relevant where it is not.

Sources

Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (2009). Glossary of Gender-Related Terms. Available at: http://www.medinstgenderstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/Gender-Glossary-…