They have basically the same meaning which is the one of: considering women as inferior, think that they are less intelligent and able than men. I think the nuance is that sexim is more related to differentiate between work positions that are more adequate to each gender. Chauvinism is more related to regard women’s opinions as irrelevant. Am I right?
Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on ***, usually against women. Chauvinism an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite ***. Male chauvinism specifically refers to males feeling superior to females.
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Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on ***, usually against women.
Chauvinism an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite ***. Male chauvinism specifically refers to males feeling superior to females. I have never seen the opposite used.