Meanings
- uncountablegender studiesgovernmentA preference for and support of traditionally feminine values and traits such as cooperation, consensus, and support for the underprivileged.
The degree of masculinism and feminalism varies, but in most political systems most of the time, masculinism prevails and permeates the context of power.
2011, Keith Dowding, Encyclopedia of Power, page 7142 more examples
Unlike feminism, then, feminalism is able to capture the range of ideologies associated with females, much as masculinism does for ideologies associated with males.
2005, Sue Thomas, Clyde Wilcox, Women and Elective Office, page 235Leaders can adopt a feminalist approach without advocating feminism, but feminists generally endorse feminalism as it invites more participatory governance and engaging leadership.
2013, Paul Strangio, Paul 't Hart, James Walter, Understanding Prime-Ministerial Performance, page 103Antonyms: masculinism
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA preference for and support of traditionally feminine values and traits such as cooperation, consensus, and support for the underprivileged.
Origin
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