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Meanings of sex discrimination in English

Act of treating some differently because of their sex.

Usage of sex discrimination in English
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Her sex discrimination action now looks like it will have wider repercussions.
The Irish Times
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They range from age and sex discrimination claims to wage and hour grievances.
Reuters
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The tribunal found the commission had indirectly broken sex discrimination laws, albeit unintentionally.
BBC
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The sex discrimination bill is surely her finest achievement and most significant legacy.
The Guardian
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She is understood to have lost her claim for sex discrimination.
The Irish Times
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Together, these laws protect against sex discrimination, and they provide appropriate remedies for victims.
Feminist dot com
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Broadcaster Samira Ahmed has won her sex discrimination equal pay claim against the BBC.
The Irish Times
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Companies are highly unlikely to face punishment for sex discrimination, although it is illegal.
The Guardian
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Ellen Pao's already complex sex discrimination suit against Kleiner Perkins may have gotten messier.
Wired
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She has alleged wrongful termination and racial and sex discrimination.
Ebony
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The case has perplexed officials and will test the bounds of Finnish sex discrimination legislation.
The Irish Times
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Olivarius had long experience of prosecuting sex discrimination cases.
The Guardian
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What we're debating today is not whether sex discrimination in the workplace should be permitted.
Feminist dot com
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Depriving women of coverage for health services they need is sex discrimination, plain and simple.
The Guardian
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The sex discrimination and harassment started at law school.
The Guardian
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That review provides excellent guidance for the work remaining in our battle against sex discrimination.
State of the Union Addresses
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