Is it sexist if a scholarship is only open to women?

Yes. There is no two ways about this. Unless your definition of sexism only allows for discrimination against women, it is sexist. Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Saying someone is not eligible for something because of their sex is sexism. read more

Unless your definition of sexism only allows for discrimination against women, it is sexist. Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Saying someone is not eligible for something because of their sex is sexism. read more

A scholarship where only men can apply would be considered sexist and create an outrage, yet the same for women is considered normal. This looks like a double-standard to me and it should be illegal. The same rules should apply for all people and not depend on their gender or race. read more