- double standard of sexual behavior
- nouna code that permits greater sexual freedom for men than for women (associated with the subordination of women)• Hypernyms: ↑double standard
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double standard — noun an ethical or moral code that applies more strictly to one group than to another (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑ethic, ↑ethical code • Hyponyms: ↑double standard of sexual behavior * * * noun, pl ⋯ dards [count] : a situation in which two people … Useful english dictionary
double standard — dou ble stan dard, n. a standard or set of principles governing conduct, which is applied more stringently or differently to one group of people than to another; used especially of standards of sexual behavior that condemn behavior on the part of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
double standard — 1. any code or set of principles containing different provisions for one group of people than for another, esp. an unwritten code of sexual behavior permitting men more freedom than women. Cf. single standard (def. 1). 2. Econ. bimetallism. [1950 … Universalium
double standard — noun Date: 1894 1. bimetallism 2. a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another; especially a code of morals that applies more severe standards of sexual behavior… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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single standard — 1. a single set of principles or rules applying to everyone, as a single moral code applying to both men and women, esp. in sexual behavior. Cf. double standard. 2. monometallism. [1880 85, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
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