sexist

Everyday

1. (adjective) Treating people unfairly or badly because they are a boy or a girl, a man or a woman. tree →
2. (noun) A person who thinks or behaves in this unfair way. tree →

In the lessons

In fairness and ethics lessons: saying «girls can't play football» or «boys can't cry» is sexist. In everyday life: sexist jokes, adverts or rules. Schools teach that everyone should have the same chances whatever their sex. Phrases: «sexist comment», «sexist joke», «that's sexist».

Examples

• Saying girls can't be engineers is sexist. tree →
• The class decided the rule about only boys playing football was sexist. tree →
• «That's a sexist joke,» said Chloe. tree →
• The old advert was sexist because it showed only women cleaning. tree →
• It's sexist to say boys shouldn't do ballet. tree →
• Connor said he wasn't sexist, but he never passed the ball to the girls. tree →

Note

The idea is «sexism» (noun). A word about fairness; calling something sexist means it treats one sex unfairly. Not a rude word, but a serious charge, so use it carefully and explain why.