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SEXISM (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex, often justified on the basis of biological differences

SEXUAL ABUSE (Search for related entries in the library)

SEXUAL DIVISION OF LABOUR 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT (Search for related entries in the library)

SEXUAL MINORITIES 

SEXUAL ORIENTATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A person's sexual and romantic desires towards members of the opposite or same sex or both, which usually affects their self-concept and may be distinguished from sexual behaviour

SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

SEXUAL VIOLENCE 

SHADOW WORK 

Scope Note: work that used to be paid but, often enabled by technology, now is expected of consumers (e.g., automated banking), resulting in the elimination of jobs and an increase in unpaid work.

SHARED LEADERSHIP 

Scope Note: The practice, often in women's groups or committees, of sharing leadership responsibilities in order to democratize organizational structures and strategies. Also a mechanism for sharing leadership skills and expertise, and training.