[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by the truth

that example you gave is pretty overly simplistic, someone who judges someones entire existence based on their gender alone, is mentally ill.

Where did I say entire existence?

Someone being passed over for a job in preference of the other gender is an example of sexism. Presuming someone is better suited to a position because they're male or female without taking into account their individual skills/qualities is sexism. Just as passing someone over because they're older/younger is ageist.

It's not devaluing anything, it's pointing something out.