genderism

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genderism

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(Noun) the belief that one’s own gender is superior and has the right to control the other.

Usage: Racism and genderism are similar, they are about discrimination and hostility towards others based on race or gender. So a racist can also be a genderist.

genderism

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(Noun) Gendersim is the unfounded claims that differences between men and women are due to socio-cultural factors. By contrast, sexism refers to unfounded claims that differences between men and women are based upon bio-chemical differences; sexists overemphasize biological differences whereas genderists overemphasize socio-cultural differences.

Usage: Harvey, the sexist, says women should clean while men relax.
Harriet, the genderist, thinks women can run faster than men if they are properly trained.

genderism

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(Noun) The belief that one’s gender is superior and has the right to discriminate against those who are not of their own gender. Sexism is not the same as genderism. Sexism is discrimination against women and often focuses on preconceived stereotypes of what women should be.

genderism

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(Noun) Genderism is the unfounded claim that differences between men and women are due to socio-cultural factors. By contrast, sexism refers to the unfounded claim that differences between men and women are based upon bio-chemical differences; sexists overemphasize biological differences whereas genderists overemphasize socio-cultural differences.

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