Meaning of it's a man's world | Babel Free

Definitions

Society is organized in a manner that gives preferential status to males; most positions of authority are occupied by men.

Examples

“The real issue, says Fox, "is whether male and female roles are totally flexible and reversible." As far as Fox is concerned, the answer is no. Millett admits that "[…] All I did was substantiate a cliche which we all know — that it's a man's world."”

“It's a man's world. But the fact that men dominate television makes it a kind of zoo in which to study them.”

“Blame culture. Or genes. Or Dilbert. In engineering, it's a man's world — for now.”

“"It's a man's world — the top echelons of politics and business here are all dominated by men," said Emily Lau.”

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