Sexual Discrimination
/ˈsɛkʃuəl dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unlawful or unfair treatment of a person based on their sex or gender, especially in employment, education, or access to services.
The company faced a lawsuit for sexual discrimination after denying her promotion because of her gender.
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Commentary
Sexual discrimination often overlaps with gender discrimination but specifically focuses on distinctions or biases rooted in sex or gender in legal contexts.
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