ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phallogocentrism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fəˌlɒɡəˈsɛntɹɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phallogocentrism is a noun meaning (poststructuralist theory) The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language.

Meaning

(poststructuralist theory) The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language.

Example Sentences

The task of this enquiry is to center on – and decenter – such defining institutions: phallogocentrism and compulsory heterosexuality.

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Related dictionary entries include phallocentrism, gynocentrism, phallocracy, androcentrism, vaginocentrism, feminocentrism.

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