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rankism

British  
/ ˈræənkˌɪzəm /

noun

  1. discriminination against people on the grounds of rank

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Calling rankism “the mother of all -isms,” Fuller points out that neither differences in power or rank are in themselves the crux of the problem.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2014

Echoing much of the feminist literature, Fuller describes “a disorder without a name”: rankism.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2014

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