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GCSE Sociology · key term
Discrimination or unfair treatment based on sex or gender.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
Discrimination against people because of their sex or gender.
Prejudice or discrimination based on sex or gender, often involving beliefs that one sex is superior to the other.
Distinguish sexism from the glass ceiling: sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on sex; the glass ceiling is an invisible barrier to reaching senior positions.
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Component 2
Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex.
Revise: Gender InfluencesSexism means prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex. Prejudice involves beliefs or attitudes; discrimination involves unequal treatment. Gender stereotypes can support both by presenting particular roles as naturally suitable for women or men.
