male chauvinism

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).

male chauvinism

noun

1. the belief, held or alleged to be held by certain men, that men are inherently superior to women

Derived Forms

• male chauvinist, nounadjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of male chauvinism¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Mexico still has a famously intense “machismo,” or culture of male chauvinism, that has created large economic and social disparities in society.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Tate, who regularly uses various platforms to broadcast his virulent brand of male chauvinism, posted on social media Tuesday morning, “The Matrix is afraid, but I only fear God.”

From New York Times

Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz says male chauvinism is "systemic" in the country and was shown in its worst form with Rubiales.

From Reuters

Spain's acting labour minister Yolanda Diaz said on Monday that male chauvinism was "systemic" in the country's sports institutions and had been shown in its worst form in the incident involving Rubiales.

From BBC

Mexico still has famously intense “machismo” or male chauvinism, expressed in its most extreme form in a high rate of femicides, but also daily in hundreds of more subtle ways.

From Seattle Times