gingerism
noun/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚɪzm̩/
Etymology From ginger + -ism.
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Australia, New Zealand, UK Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.
- Gingerism is popular with comedians and audiences, and just as addicts take methadone instead of heroin, ginger gags are a safe, controlled substitute for ....1997, Oliver Double, Stand Up!: On Being a Comedian, page 219:
- A young girl asked the website: "What is the difference between racism, gingerism and sexism? "Nothing, that's what.2004 July 22, “Red alert over an annoying prejudice.”, in Huddersfield Daily Examiner:
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- Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned.2007 June 14, “Red hair bullying cases could end up in court”, in The Register:
- Related terms
- gingerist