noun
sex discrimination; sexism
Refers to discrimination based on sex or gender, often in social, workplace, or legal contexts.
職場での性差別は法律で禁止されている。
Sex discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by law.
彼女は性差別に反対する運動をしている。
She is campaigning against sexism.
Means 'sex' or 'gender' as a category, not discrimination.
Compound of 性 (sei, 'sex/gender') and 差別 (sabetsu, 'discrimination').