Definition

Focused on or emphasizing male perspectives, often implying the dominance of men over women.

Example

The phallocentric view in literature often overlooks the experiences of female characters.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I read an article about how some literature is very phallocentric.

Really? That sounds interesting, but also a bit frustrating.

Yeah, it makes you think about how often that perspective dominates the stories we hear.

Definitely! It's important to challenge those views and explore different narratives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phallocentric → It is formed from "phallus" (from Greek "phallos", meaning penis) and "-centric" (from Greek "kentron", meaning center). The word describes a viewpoint that places male interests and perspectives at the center of consideration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phallus' representing male and '-centric' meaning center — this helps you remember that 'phallocentric' refers to a perspective centered around male interests.

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