sexista

Sexista is a Spanish term used as both an adjective and a noun to describe sexism or a person who endorses biased attitudes toward gender. As an adjective, it modifies nouns in phrases such as lenguaje sexista (sexist language), publicidad sexista (sexist advertising), or conducta sexista (sexist conduct). As a noun, sexista can refer to a person who holds sexist views: un sexista (masculine) or una sexista (feminine).

Etymology and usage: The word derives from sexismo or sexo plus the productive suffix -ista, which yields agentive or qualitative meanings in Spanish. The form is gender-sensitive in articles, while the adjective itself can describe both sexes. Sexista appears frequently in feminist, academic, media, and educational discourse as a way to name and critique gender bias in language, policies, or cultural practices.

Context and distinctions: Sexista is closely related to, but distinct from, machista (which more strongly connotes male chauvinism) and misoginia (hatred or contempt toward women). While sexisme can be directed at women or men, sexista typically refers to attitudes, behaviors, or structures that disadvantage people based on gender, regardless of the speaker’s own gender.

See also: sexismo, lenguaje inclusivo, igualdad de género, feminismo, machismo, misoginia.