For example, if the person picking teams for the kickball game picked all boys to be on his team because boys are thought to be better at sports, he would be considered to be acting sexist towards the girls. The reason why is because the boy uses a stereotype against the girls. A stereotype is a set of beliefs and expectations about members of a group held simply because of their membership in the group. Therefore, the boy has zero proof that the girls aren t as good as the guys in playing sports. He just automatically makes an untrue assumption otherwise known as a stereotype.
Sexism is everywhere in today s society.
Sexism can occur at home, in the work place, or out in any other public area. Many actors and actresses are discriminated against when trying out for certain roles of a play or movie. Certain roles that need someone who is heroic, vigorous, and outstanding leadership ability would probably receive a male to play the part. The reason for this is because males are stereotypically believed to be stronger, braver, and better leaders then females. Consequently, a role that needs someone to be beautiful, wholesome, emotional, etc would most likely be filled with a female actress because women are typically seen as having sweet and innocent dispositions.