male chauvinism

American  

noun

1. the beliefs, attitudes, or behavior of male chauvinists (men who patronize, disparage, or otherwise denigrate females in the belief that they are inferior to males and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit).

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male chauvinism British  

noun

1. the belief, held or alleged to be held by certain men, that men are inherently superior to women

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Other Word Forms

• male chauvinist noun

Etymology

Origin of male chauvinism

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Of McBride’s various creations, his most beloved have been Southerners who embody a flamboyantly American brand of male chauvinism, and Jesse Gemstone is no exception.

From New York Times

Francis condemned male chauvinism, acknowledging there was still too much of it around the world, including in his native Argentina.

From Reuters

For years, South Korean women have made slow but steady progress in the workplace as they confronted an entrenched culture of male chauvinism and harassment.

From Seattle Times

The skits, evocative of the guerrilla street theater, ridiculed generals, mocked male chauvinism and celebrated insubordination.

From New York Times

US World Cup winner Hope Solo has said the disparity between men's and women's prize money shows that "male chauvinism is entrenched" in Fifa, football's governing body.

From BBC