What is the psychology of sexism?

Sexism is socially-constructed gender bias, creating a culture that objectifies females as mere collections of body parts. Sexism ensures a climate in which women are viewed as possessions, as property, as somehow inferior by definition, with the result that male domination of females is sanctioned. read more

The psychology of sexism is disrespect. Any action, as long as it comes from a place of unjustified disrespect for whichever sex you are talking about, purely because of their sex, is an example of sexism. read more

Sexism refers to prejudice or bias toward people based on their gender; it encompasses beliefs (e.g., in different roles for men and women), emotions (e.g., disliking powerful women), and behavior (e.g., sexual harassment) that support gender inequality. read more