noun
- a social system or society dominated by men; male-centered authority or control.
Usage: formal; often used in feminist and academic discourse
Examples
- Feminist scholars have critiqued phallocracy as a system that marginalizes women's voices.
- The organization worked to dismantle phallocracy in the workplace by promoting equal leadership.
- Historical phallocracy in many cultures restricted women's access to education and property.
- She argued that phallocracy perpetuates gender inequality across generations.
- The movement challenged phallocracy by advocating for shared power and representation.