male-dominated society; patriarchal society
Describes a society, workplace, or community where men hold most power and women face barriers. Often used critically.
It is often said that Japanese companies are still male-dominated societies.
She has built her career in a patriarchal society.
Gender equality; the ideal often contrasted with a 男社会.
Compound of 男 (man) and 社会 (society). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in modern Japanese to describe male-centric social structures.