Isms

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Sexism

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prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

Examples of sexism in the ancient world include written laws preventing women from participating in the political process

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Heterosexism

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discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation.

Examples: in the United States include the continuing ban against lesbian and gay military personnel; widespread lack of legal protection from antigay discrimination in employment, housing, and services

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Racism

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prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Examples: denying services like help based on color

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Ableism

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discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.

Example: Failing to provide accessibility beyond wheelchair ramps. Assuming disability is always visible

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Classism

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prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class.

Examples: The stereotypes, opinions, and beliefs we have about people in certain social classes are examples of individual classism. For example, a person who believes herself superior to poor or disadvantaged people is an example of individual classism.

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Anti-Semitism

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hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.

Examples: the holocaust

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Ageism

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prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age.

Examples: Ageism includes stereotypes, myths, outright disdain and dislike, avoidance of contact, and discrimination in housing, employment, and services of many kinds.