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able-bodiedism, able-bodism, ableism, ablism
discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
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ageism, agism
discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
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cronyism
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
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fatism, fattism
discrimination against people who are overweight
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heterosexism
discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
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nepotism
favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
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racial discrimination, racialism, racism
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
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sexism
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
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racial profiling
a form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups
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antifeminism, chauvinism, male chauvinism
activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
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sexual discrimination
discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex
