Definition of Homosocial

1. Adjective. Pertaining to homosociality. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Homosocial

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homosocial

homoskedastic
homoskedasticity
homosocial (current term)
homosocialities
homosocially
homospecific
homosphere
homospheres
homospore
homospores
homospories
homospory
homostatic

Literary usage of Homosocial

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Secreted Desires: The Major Uranians by Michael Matthew Kaylor (2006)
"1 Confronted with Sedgwick's assertion about an unbroken 'continuum' between the homosocial and homosexual, Richard Dellamora argues that 'the phrase ..."

2. On My Honour: Guides and Scouts in Interwar Britain by Tammy M. Proctor (2002)
"In one program, Scouting and Guiding addressed opposing postwar needs for a restabilized family and for an empowering homosocial retreat for men and women. ..."

3. The Urban Condition: Space, Community, and Self in the Contemporary Metropolis by Ghent Urban Studies Team (1999)
"That this is a buddy-buddy cop movie raises the possibility of homosocial relations, especially since these two are the pre-eminent pairing in the film who ..."

4. Post Ex Sub Dis: Urban Fragmentations and Constructions by Aaron Betsky, Ghent Urban Studies Team (2002)
"42 Delany himself alludes to this all-American homosocial tradition of male charm, sociality, and warmth, yet he is also aware of the dangers pointed up by ..."

5. Archaeology of Houses and Households in Ancient Crete by Kevin Glowacki, Natalia Vogeikoff-Brogan (2008)
"The offering of birds and cocks as gifts in scenes with pederastic connotations, where masculine and homosocial ideals were promoted, is largely responsible ..."

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