phallogocentrism

noun
/fəˌlɒɡəˈsɛntɹɪzm̩/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from phallogocentrisme

Definitions

  1. The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought

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

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

The neighborhood

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