Definition: Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.
Watch: Everyday sexism explained
Sexism can look like sexist jokes, disrespectful comments and sexual harassment. These moments happen every day — at home, in the classroom, in sports, and in leadership.
Interactive: Is this sexism?
Click each scenario to reveal the answer.
💬 “You’re really good at this lab for a girl.”
Yes. This reinforces stereotypes suggesting women are less capable in certain fields.
📚 A woman keeps getting interrupted during a tutorial discussion.
This can be a form of gendered behaviour where voices are dismissed or talked over.
📝 In a group project, the woman is expected to organise tasks.
This reflects common gender stereotypes about roles in teams.
🏟️ The women’s basketball game is scheduled early in the day, with the men’s game as the main event later.
Yes. This is sexism — it devalues women’s sports and reinforces the idea that men’s competitions are more important.
What YOU can do:
- If you've witnessed or experienced sexism, visit the Safer Communities page or contact them: safer-community@unimelb.edu.au
- Attend collectives run by the Women’s Department (if you identify as a woman or non-binary)
- Call out everyday sexism.
- Support our women sports teams by attending their games!
- Connect with @umsuwomens