Chauvinism - Wikipedia Chauvinism ( ˈ ʃ oʊ v ɪ n ɪ z ə m SHOH-vih-nih-zəm) is the unreasonable belief in the superiority or dominance of one's own group or people, who are seen as strong and virtuous, while others are considered weak, unworthy, or inferior [1]
CHAUVINISM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of CHAUVINISM is an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex; also : behavior expressive of such an attitude How to use chauvinism in a sentence
Chauvinism | Gender Inequality, Patriarchy Misogyny | Britannica chauvinism, excessive and unreasonable patriotism, similar to jingoism The word is derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a French soldier who, satisfied with the reward of military honours and a small pension, retained a simpleminded devotion to Napoleon
What is Chauvinism? (with pictures) - Historical Index Chauvinism is, traditionally, a term used to refer to extreme bias or allegiance to a cause or belief often in the face of all reasonable or alternate viewpoints The term was originally established in relation to political leanings or beliefs, but has since been used in conjunction with other ideas and attitudes
What does Chauvinism mean? - Definitions. net Chauvinism, in its original and primary meaning, is an exaggerated, bellicose patriotism and a belligerent belief in national superiority and glory It is an eponym of a French soldier Nicolas Chauvin who was credited with many superhuman feats in the Napoleonic wars
Chauvinism - Encyclopedia. com chauvinism (shō´vənĬzəm), word derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a soldier of the First French Empire Used first for a passionate admiration of Napoleon, it now expresses exaggerated and aggressive nationalism
chauvinism - Wordorigins. org Chauvinism is an eponym, or a word formed from a person’s name, in this case Nicholas Chauvin It is a near certainty that Chauvin never actually existed He is a fictional character created to lampoon jingoistic patriots
What is chauvinism and how to distinguish it from misogyny and sexism? Chauvinism is the belief that one gender (usually men) is superior to the other A chauvinist considers his gender superior and may treat people of the other gender with superiority, often believing that they have natural limitations