SEXISM

Sexism is commonly considered to be discrimination and/or hatred against people based on their sex rather than their individual merits, but can also refer to any and all systemic differentiations based on the sex of the individuals.
Certain forms of sexual discrimination are illegal in many countries, but nearly all countries have laws that give special rights, privileges, or responsibilities to one sex or two sexes. Sexism against females
Sexism against females in its extreme form is known as misogyny, which is derived from the Greek for "hatred of females". The term 'sexism', in common usage, usually implies sexism against females, since this is the first form of sexism that has been commonly identified.
Historically, in many patriarchal societies, females were and are viewed as the "weaker sex". Women's lower status is evident in cases in which females

were not even recognized as persons under the law of the land. The feminist movement promotes women's rights to stop sexism against females by addressing issues such as equality under the law, political representation of females, access to education and employment, female victims of domestic violence, self-ownership of the female body, and the impact of pornography on women. While feminists broadly agree on the aims and goals of feminism, they may disagree on any one issue (for instance, pornography or abortion), tactics, or priorities.

Sexism against males in its extreme form is known as misandry, which is derived from the Greek for "hatred of males". It is often known as "reverse sexism", however this term has recently received criticism for its assumption that sexism is usually, primarily, or initially, misogyny.
While the view that women are superior to men is also sexism, only in recent years has such awareness begun to develop in public discourse.