der Sexismus
Translation
sexism
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
to fight against ((sth.)) We fight against sexism.
Similar Words
die Geschlechterdiskriminierung (gender discrimination), die Frauenfeindlichkeit (misogyny)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sex' (gender) and the suffix '-ismus', which corresponds to the English '-ism' and indicates a belief system or ideology.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to its English counterpart 'sexism'. The '-ismus' suffix is a reliable indicator of an '-ism' in German.