gynecocentric

gynecocentric
\\| ̷ ̷nə̇kō+ — see gyn-\ adjective
Etymology: gynec- + -centric
: centering or centered on or in the female : dominated by or emphasizing feminine interests or point of view

a gynecocentric society

— contrasted with androcentric

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gynecocentric — gyne·co·cen·tric …   English syllables

  • Gilman, Charlotte Perkins — (1860 1935) Gilman was an American writer who published a huge range of work across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including sociology, literature, political science, economics, and women s studies. Her best known volume is The Yellow Wallpaper …   Dictionary of sociology

  • androcentric — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: andr + centric : centering or centered on or in the male : dominated by or emphasizing masculine interests or point of view an androcentric society contrasted with gynecocentric …   Useful english dictionary

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