What is Sexism? Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Sexism can affect either gender, but it is particularly documented as affecting women and girls. [1] It has been linked to stereotypes and gender roles, [2][3] and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another. [4] Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence. [5]prejudicediscriminationsex or gender [1]stereotypesgender roles [2][3] [4]sexual harassmentrapesexual violence [5]

 What exactly is sex/gender discrimination and how do you recognize it?  What is the difference between gender equity, gender equality and women’s empowerment?  Where do our ideas of gender roles come from?  Is gender equality a concern for men?

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