According to legal scholar Fred R. Shapiro, the term "sexism" was most likely coined on November 18, 1965, by Pauline M. Leet during a "Student … See more

Gender stereotypes are widely held beliefs about the characteristics and behavior of women and men. Empirical studies have found widely shared … See more

Occupational sexism refers to discriminatory practices, statements or actions, based on a person's sex, occurring in the workplace. One form of occupational sexism is See more

Gender discrimination is discrimination based on actual or perceived gender identity. Gender identity is "the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to … See more

Pre-agricultural world
Evidence is lacking to support the idea that many pre-agricultural societies afforded women a … See more

Sexism in language exists when language devalues members of a certain gender. Sexist language, in many instances, promotes male … See more

In social philosophy, objectification is the act of treating a person as an object or thing. Objectification plays a central role in feminist theory, especially sexual objectification. Feminist writer and gender equality activist Joy Goh-Mah argues that by being … See more