男尊女卑
Meanings
1
male chauvinism; male domination of women; subjection of women
A yojijukugo describing a social system or attitude where men are considered superior to women. Often used in discussions of gender inequality, historical social structures, and feminist critique. The antonym is 女尊男卑 (じょそんだんぴ).
See also: 女尊男卑
The idea of male chauvinism is no longer acceptable in today's society.
Historically, male domination of women was deeply rooted in many cultures.
Usage patterns
- 男尊女卑的な〈事〉male-chauvinist (attitude, remark, etc.)
His male-chauvinist remark caused controversy.
- 男尊女卑の考え方a male-chauvinist mindset
In this region, a male-chauvinist mindset still remains.
- 男尊女卑が根強いmale chauvinism is deeply entrenched
In that country, male chauvinism is still deeply entrenched.