Discrimination Terminology

noun a person who holds sexist beliefs or engages in sexist behavior

adjective a term used to describe attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors that discriminate against individuals based on their gender

• The company's policy on gender discrimination aims to eliminate any sexist behavior in the workplace.
• I can't believe he made such a sexist comment during the meeting.
• That joke was so sexist, dude.
• Her outdated views on gender roles are like a sexist relic from the past.

noun a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group

• The professor addressed the issue of microaggression in the workplace during the seminar.
• She didn't realize her comment was a microaggression towards her coworker.
• I can't stand when people make those subtle microaggressions.
• His constant criticism felt like a series of microaggressions.