male-dominated
Mostly men controlling
Male-dominated describes environments, fields, or institutions where men hold most positions of power or constitute the majority: a male-dominated industry, male-dominated boardrooms.
The term often carries critical undertones, implying women face barriers to entry or advancement: She was one of the few women to break into the male-dominated world of finance.
Gender-based prejudice
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
- glass ceilingUnacknowledged limit blocking advancement
underrepresentation · marginalization · disparity · exclusion · gender gap · chauvinism · misogyny · prejudice
Male-dominated social order
- paternalismControlling others for their good
- patrilinealTraced through fathers
- patriarchsMale ancestral leaders
- breadwinnerPrimary household earner
Ranked authority structure
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- supremacyHighest rank or power
ascendancy · predominance · power · control · leadership · command · oligarchy · governance
Male-exclusive social organization
- old boys' networkInformal elite mutual-aid system
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- gentlemen's clubExclusive male social organization
stag · closed-door · insider · clique · locker room · clubby
Chief male sex hormone
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- hypermasculineExaggerated male toughness
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
Corporate decision venue
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- STEMFour-discipline academic grouping
- financeProvide money for
- militaryArmed forces collectively
clergy · trades · politics · engineering · construction · tech · surgery · law enforcement
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
glass ceiling · underrepresentation · marginalization · disparity · exclusion · gender gap · chauvinism · misogyny · prejudice · stereotyping
patriarchy
Male-dominated social order
- paternalismControlling others for their good
- patrilinealTraced through fathers
- patriarchsMale ancestral leaders
breadwinner · patriarchate · primogeniture · fatherhood · paternal
hierarchy
Ranked authority structure
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
supremacy · ascendancy · predominance · power · control · leadership · command · oligarchy · governance · top-heavy
boys' club
Male-exclusive social organization
- old boys' networkInformal elite mutual-aid system
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- brotherhoodKinship among men
gentlemen's club · stag · closed-door · insider · clique · locker room · clubby
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- hypermasculineExaggerated male toughness
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
boardroom
Corporate decision venue
military · clergy · trades · politics · engineering · construction · tech · surgery · law enforcement · firefighting
male-dominatedgender-balanced
Equal representation across sexes
egalitarian · gender-neutral · gender-inclusive · equitable · balanced
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