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

López Obrador has put women in important positions in his Cabinet and been a mentor for Sheinbaum, even while being accused at times of male chauvinism.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Pope Francis said on Sunday the fight for women's rights was a "continuous struggle", and condemned male chauvinism as deadly for humanity and female genital mutilation as a crime that must be stopped.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2022

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

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021

Vanellope mocks Disney's male chauvinism, asserting: "I'm a princess too."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2018

In 1996, her Guys Do It All the Time hit No 1 with its dig at male chauvinism endearing her to females.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2013