sexualism

English

/ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/

noun
Definitions
  • The quality of being sexual; a sex-oriented approach or focus.
  • A social theory first introduced by Aline Valette (1850—1899) that promoted socialism with preferential treatment of women because of their role in reproducing the species.
  • The belief that one set of sexual behaviors is intrinsically superior to another set of sexual behaviors, or prejudice and discrimination based on that belief.

Etymology

Suffix from English sexual.

Origin

English

sexual

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