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Meaning of hegemonic masculinity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The practice that legitimizes men's dominant position of men in society and justifies the subordination of the common male population and women, and other marginalized ways of being a man.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hegemonics Hegemonies hegemonism hegemonist hegemonization hegemonizer

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