Sexism
... This is all an example of what we call sexism. The word sexism was originally coined in the 1960’s and it is still seen in our society in the areas of education, employment, language, and the church. ... The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines sexism as “prejudice or discrimination based on sex: discrimination against women.” Some define sexism as men being superior to women or being treated differently because of gender. I see sexism as a woman’s worth not being recognized. Sexism and racism are oftentimes used simultaneously because of their correlation. ... The parallels of sexism and racism were debated by abolitionists and suffragists years ago and are still being studied by sociologists today. "Freedom for Movement Girls Now," a document dated 1969 asserted "the parallels between sexism and racism are sharp and clear.