sexism

Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on sex. Any attitude, action or institutional structure which systemically subordinates a person or group of people because of their sex, is said to be practicing sexism.

Sexism isn't always clearly understood, and the term is used inappropriately at times. One clear simple example of sexism is the not uncommon situation in which a women receives lower compensation for a job than a man, even when they both do the exact same job.

Sexism is also expressed structurally in society when certain behavioral attributes (for example, having multiple sexual partners), are considered acceptable for a male, but are socially frowned upon when the same social mores are applied to a female. This creates what many refer to as a double standard, one which coluld be viewed as sexist.

There are many websites and blogs which discuss sexism from a feminist perspective. Some good examples are Angry Black Bitch, where you'll see commentary on the Lily Ledbetter Free Pay Act, and Feministing, which takes a lighter more pop culture look at issues, often invovling sexism, on a daily basis. 

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• Stupak Is As Stupak Does

  
  No Blood for Hubris — Authority: 123
  Periodically, when Im feeling down, I launch attacks against the government-forced maternity crowd. And I launch attacks against the separation-of-church-and-state-is-for-pussies crowd, those arrogant guys in those churches that want meddle in the lives of people who dont even GO to their churches. And, you know, ...
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• BC Court Sexist in Dismissing Case for Ski Jumping for Women at the 2010 Olympics

  
  Digital Citizen — Authority: 117
  BC Court of Appeals dismisses appeal to have womens ski jumping at 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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• Good For You…

  
  Uplift Magazine — Authority: 419
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• Adorable PC Battle at Horace Mann [Kids Today]

  
  Gawker — Authority: 871
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• “The Hard Sell”

  
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• Carrie Prejean Masturbating Is A No No

  
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• It’s All About Gender, No It’s All About Race

  
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• True Madness

  
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• Friday Morning News and Views: Friday the 13th Edition

  
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• Racism and Sexism in Standardized Testing

  
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• Thawing to a Close

  
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• Fiorina swings at Boxer - let the sexist battles begin

  
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• Meghan McCain’s Latest: Too Stupid Not to Comment Upon

  
  Stop The ACLU — Authority: 702
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• Pro-choice Dem? Female living in MIs 1st District? Born on or before November 2, 1985? Then challenge Bart Stupak in the 2010 Democratic primary!

  
  Aiken Area Progressive — Authority: 131
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• Racism AND Sexism at the New York Post?

  
  The Black Snob Feed — Authority: 106
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