Sexism is defined as prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender. It may imply the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another. It can affect anyone, but it primarily affects women and girls. Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual or verbal violence. Unfortunately, in Turkey, sexism against women is a highly effective issue.
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