male chauvinism

noun

disapproving
: a belief that men are superior to women

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Many will say that the time period in which Dunaway was at the height of her career — a time when double standards and male chauvinism unabashedly pervaded the entertainment industry — exacerbated issues surrounding her mental health, but Dunaway refused to place blame on her circumstances. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2024 Despite critical acclaim and box office success, the themes in Khouri’s script of women finding empowerment while shaking off male chauvinism and roles defined for women shook up the debate over gender. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2024 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. Maria Verza, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023 The 86-year-old media tycoon, who ruled Italy longer than any prime minister since Benito Mussolini, died Monday in Milan, leaving a legacy as a formidable politician, ruthless businessman and bulwark of old-school male chauvinism. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 12 June 2023 There are serious events, but by working together, the women make their lives better and reveal the stupidity of both the caste system and male chauvinism. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2023 Even for someone who had grown up in Serbia, where sexism and male chauvinism are deeply entrenched, the blowback was stunning, Stajnfeld said. New York Times, 24 Mar. 2021 This needs to stop–and this month, big names in the esports industry are once again working together to provide a voice to female gaming talent and continue to challenge the grim, ongoing reality of male chauvinism. Matt Gardner, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021 Asked whether liberal politics can coexist with male chauvinism, Balint paused briefly and fixed her gaze on her interviewer. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022

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“Male chauvinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/male%20chauvinism. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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