Male chauvinism
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Male chauvinism is the term for the belief that males are superior to females. The word "chauvinist" was originally used to describe someone who has a fanatical loyalty in one's country. The word was later applied by the women's liberation movement in the 1960's and used to describe men who uphold the belief of female inferiority.
At times the term has been unfairly applied to men whom do not believe that women are inferior to men. This "playing of the gender card" is sometimes done in an effort to gain power or escape responsibility.
The slur "Male Chauvinist Pig" (MCP) has been reclaimed by some men as a jocular personal rebuttal or tolerance of such accusations.
See also
- Female chauvinism
- Nicolas Chauvin
- Misogyny
- Misandry
- Testosterone poisoning
- One gets used to anything, except a guy
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