Meaning of rankism | Babel Free

Definitions

Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“The grading system is behind most forms of overt rankism in the schools. Many people blame⟳ the school entrance examinations, saying that rankism cannot be eliminated as long as the so-called examination hell remains.”

“Rankisms cannot be merely legislated away by an authoritarian system, although legislative efforts can help⟳ because they introduce⟳ and solidify a third-party socio-cultural role that is watching, judging, and may take⟳ action.”

“Rankism is a degrading assertion of rank. It's what's happening when a person, a group, or nation acts as if it outranks another and attempts to demean, humiliate, or exploit it.”

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