Phallogocentrism

//fəˌlɒɡəˈsɛntɹɪzm̩// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language. uncountable, usually

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

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

Etymology

From French phallogocentrisme (coined by Derrida), corresponding to phallo- + logocentrism.

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