
好词典

1960年代由sex(性别)和-ist(表示某种主义者或歧视者的后缀)组成,仿照racist(种族主义者)的构词方式。
❶ 指基于性别(通常是针对女性)的歧视或偏见,认为某一性别天生优于另一性别。
“His sexist remarks about women in the workplace caused outrage.”
(他关于职场女性的性别歧视言论引发了众怒。)
“The company was criticized for its sexist hiring policies.”
(该公司因性别歧视的招聘政策受到批评。)
❶ 持有或表现出性别歧视态度的人,通常指歧视女性者。
“He was labeled a sexist after his controversial comments.”
(他在发表争议性言论后被贴上了性别歧视者的标签。)
“The politician was accused of being a sexist by his opponents.”
(这位政客被对手指责为性别歧视者。)
sexist attitude — 表现出性别歧视的态度或思维方式,通常指无意识地贬低某一性别。
“His sexist attitude made female colleagues uncomfortable.”
(他的性别歧视态度让女性同事感到不适。)
sexist language — 包含性别偏见或歧视的用语,可能强化性别刻板印象。
“The manual was revised to eliminate sexist language.”
(该手册经过修订以消除性别歧视语言。)