noun
- plural of antifeminism; opposition to feminism or the principles and goals of the feminist movement
Usage: typically used in academic, political, or social discourse; refers to ideologies, movements, or positions that reject feminist principles
Examples
- Scholars have documented various antifeminisms throughout the 20th century.
- The rise of different antifeminisms reflected changing social anxieties about gender roles.
- Historical antifeminisms often relied on traditional arguments about women's nature.
- Contemporary antifeminisms take diverse forms across different cultures and political contexts.
- The book examines how antifeminisms have evolved in response to feminist activism.