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sexist
Discriminating against or demeaning someone because of their gender. Refers to actions, statements, or attitudes that reinforce gender stereotypes or put a person at a disadvantage because of their gender.
Seine Bemerkung, dass Frauen nicht einparken können, war zutiefst sexistisch.
His remark that women can't park was deeply sexist.
The adjective 'sexistisch' (sexist) is derived from the noun 'der Sexismus' (sexism). The ending '-istisch' is often used for adjectives that describe an attitude or ideology.
Solche sexistischen Vorurteile gehören nicht ins 21. Jahrhundert.
Such sexist prejudices have no place in the 21st century.
'Sexistisch' (sexist) often describes a form of communication or behavior. Common combinations are 'eine sexistische Bemerkung' (a sexist remark), 'ein sexistischer Witz' (a sexist joke), or 'sexistisches Verhalten' (sexist behavior).
Die Werbung wurde wegen ihrer sexistischen Darstellung kritisiert.
The advertisement was criticized for its sexist portrayal.
The word can stand directly before a noun or be used with the verb 'sein' (to be). It is often intensified by adverbs such as 'zutiefst' (deeply), 'offen' (openly), or 'eindeutig' (clearly).
Sein Verhalten war eindeutig sexistisch.
His behavior was clearly sexist.
sexual
'sexuell' and 'sexistisch' sound similar, but they do not mean the same thing. 'sexuell' refers to sexuality, sex or gender, or sexual acts. The word is neutral in itself. 'sexistisch' describes a statement, action, or attitude that demeans or disadvantages people because of their gender. Learners may confuse the words because of their similar form. Remember: 'sexuell' describes a topic; 'sexistisch' judges a behavior as discriminatory.
Der Kommentar über Frauen im Beruf war sexistisch und verletzend.
The comment about women at work was sexist and hurtful.
Im Biologieunterricht geht es heute um sexuelle Fortpflanzung.
In biology class today, the topic is sexual reproduction.