SEXUALISM

Etymology

Noun

sexualism (usually uncountable, plural sexualisms)

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.

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Source: Wiktionary



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