Definition of racism inconsistency?
I can't find [the superior/inferior] requirement anywhere for any definitions of similar words in any dictionary. [...] Is there a reason for this?
Yes, that you haven't looked hard enough.
Sexism
The belief that one gender is superior to the other, especially that men are superior to women. YD, TFD
The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life. DR
Refers to the belief or attitude that one gender or sex is inferior to, less competent, or less valuable than the other. TCDoPCC