Nomen

der Sexismus

sexism

Sexismus am Arbeitsplatz ist ein ernstes Problem.

Sexism in the workplace is a serious problem.

Wir müssen gegen Sexismus in der Gesellschaft kämpfen.

We must fight against sexism in society.

to fight against ((sth.)) Wir kämpfen gegen Sexismus.

die Geschlechterdiskriminierung (gender discrimination), die Frauenfeindlichkeit (misogyny)

From 'Sex' (gender) and the suffix '-ismus', which is equivalent to the English '-ism' and denotes an ideology or system.

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'sexism'. The '-ismus' ending is common in German for ideologies (e.g., Kapitalismus, Sozialismus).

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