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Sexism refers to the belief that one sex is superior to the other. Patriarchy refers to the social system whereby the men are the primary holders of power and women are excluded from it. Both sexism and patriarchy have grave and inherent negative implications on both men and women. Sexism may be in form of verbal and physical abuse, insubordination, sexual assault, denial to explore ones desired sexuality, gendercide, unfair access to opportunities. Sexism is deep-rooted in political and socio-economic spheres of our lives, with women as the greatest victims. It has serious, destructive …