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Definition of Male chauvinism
1. Noun. Activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women.
Generic synonyms: Sexism
Derivative terms: Antifeminist, Chauvinist
Definition of Male chauvinism
1. Noun. A belief in the innate superiority of men over women. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Male Chauvinism
Literary usage of Male chauvinism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"But the terminology had its uses: - drew a deep breath and let fly with a hot
blast of pure male chauvinism —Time. 27 Mar. 1950 male chauvinism was escaping ..."
2. The Health Gap: Beyond Pregnancy and Reproduction by Jennifer Kitts, Janet Hatcher Roberts (1996)
"This is a mans nature; male chauvinism. When a man sees a woman, he forgets about
AIDS. No matter what problem arises, the man says: "I can bear it. ..."
3. Latin America Today by Pablo González Casanova (1993)
"male chauvinism is a cultural phenomenon, learned and transmitted. It can and it
must change. The settlers are not just fighting for housing and vouchers ..."
4. Ansley J. Coale: An Autobiography by Ansley J. Coale (2000)
"Somewhat hesitantly she assented; he took her up and told his wife to give up
her seat! An early introduction to Italian male chauvinism! ..."
5. Women in South African History: Basus'iimbokodo, Bawel'imilambo / They by Nomboniso Gasa (2008)
"... they are more likely to see exaggerated expressions of male chauvinism among
their peers as stemming from the male sense of himself as powerless and ..."
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