Internalized sexism is a form of sexist behavior and attitudes enacted by women toward themselves or other women and girls.[1][2] Internalized sexism is a form of internalized oppression, which "consists of oppressive practices that continue to make the rounds even when members of the oppressor group are not present."[1] Internalized sexism can have a range of effects on women and girls such as problems with mental health and body image.[2] Modes of internalization of sexism include early childhood inculturation and consumption of media, especially of celebrity and entertainment news.[2]
Internalized sexism [...] occurs when women enact learned sexist behaviors upon themselves and other women
[I]nternalized sexism [...] is acted out within or between women, even when no men are present. A woman believing herself to be inferior, and undeserving of equal rights, or women treating other women and girls as if their worth is based on their sexual attractiveness, are examples of internalized sexism.