Meaning & use
Heightism
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Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their height.
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Studies on heightism suggest taller job candidates are sometimes unfairly favored in hiring decisions.
He argued that heightism, though less discussed than other biases, still shapes everyday social interactions.
A note on using this word
A modern coinage modeled on terms like "ageism" and "sexism," reflecting growing awareness of bias based on physical traits.
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