{"id":5070,"date":"2026-02-28T01:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T01:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newthemiskyra.com\/?p=5070"},"modified":"2026-02-28T01:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T01:38:28","slug":"dictionary-of-social-gender-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newthemiskyra.com\/?p=5070&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"DICTIONARY OF SOCIAL & GENDER CONCEPTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

DICTIONARY OF SOCIAL & GENDER CONCEPTS.<\/h3>\n

Written by Christina Margeti.<\/h3>\n

The following text gathers official lexicographical definitions of key socio-political terms that are often distorted in public discourse, sometimes deliberately.<\/h3>\n

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Feminism.<\/h3>\n

A social and political movement advocating for gender equality and equal rights.<\/h3>\n

Sources: Babiniotis Dictionary of Modern Greek, Merriam-Webster, Oxford.<\/h3>\n

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Patriarchy.<\/h3>\n

A social system in which power is primarily held by men, both at family and societal levels.<\/h3>\n

Sources: Babiniotis Dictionary of Modern Greek, Oxford.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Phallocracy.<\/h3>\n

An ideology or mindset that considers men superior and dominant.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: Babiniotis Dictionary of Modern Greek.<\/h3>\n

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Feminazi.<\/h3>\n

An insulting and ironic term, not scholarly, is used to extremely disparage feminism by abusively comparing it to Nazism.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: Babiniotis Dictionary of Modern Greek, Merriam-Webster.<\/h3>\n

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Woke.<\/h3>\n

Means being socially and politically aware, particularly regarding social injustice.<\/h3>\n

Sources: Merriam-Webster.<\/h3>\n

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\u201cWoke agenda\u201d.<\/h3>\n

It’s not an official or lexicographical term.<\/h3>\n

A political label is mainly used critically by extreme circles to demonise policies promoting social justice and equality.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: Merriam-Webster (for \u201cwoke\u201d), official institutional policies of the UN & EU.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Gender-based violence.<\/h3>\n

Any form of violence exercised because of a person\u2019s sex or gender identity, disproportionately affecting women and feminine-identifying people, in both private and public spaces. Includes physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and institutional violence.<\/h3>\n

Sources: UN, World Health Organization, European Institute for Gender Equality.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Femicide \/ Femicides.<\/h3>\n

The killing of a woman because of her gender, usually within the context of gender-based violence, domestic abuse, control, or male dominance.<\/h3>\n

Not an \u201cordinary homicide\u201d, but a crime with a specific social and gendered background.<\/h3>\n

Sources: UN, World Health Organization.<\/h3>\n

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Toxic masculinity.<\/h3>\n

A set of socially imposed standards of manhood promoting violence, dominance, emotional suppression, and the denigration of anything considered \u201cfeminine\u201d.<\/h3>\n

The concept does not target men per se, but the harmful behaviours and expectations imposed on them, which negatively affect both themselves and others.<\/h3>\n

Sources: American Psychological Association, Oxford.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Harassment.<\/h3>\n

Unwanted behavior \u2014 verbal, non-verbal, or physical \u2014 that violates a person\u2019s dignity and creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or offensive environment.<\/h3>\n

It may concern gender, sexuality, gender identity, appearance, work, or any other personal characteristic.<\/h3>\n

Harassment can occur:<\/h3>\n

in the workplace<\/h3>\n

in public spaces<\/h3>\n

online (cyber harassment)<\/h3>\n

in educational or social settings<\/h3>\n

Sources: UN, International Labor Organization, European Institute for Gender Equality.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Patriarchal stereotypes.<\/h3>\n

Generalised and oversimplified beliefs that attribute \u201cnatural\u201d roles, characteristics, and behaviors to the sexes, based on the patriarchal organisation of society.<\/h3>\n

They maintain male dominance, limit the autonomy of all genders, and legitimise sexism and discrimination.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: UN, European Institute for Gender Equality.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Victim blaming.<\/h3>\n

A practice or attitude in which responsibility for an act of violence, abuse, or crime is shifted from the perpetrator to the victim.<\/h3>\n

Often manifested through questions or comments that focus on the victim\u2019s behavior, appearance, or choices rather than the act of the perpetrator.<\/h3>\n

Sources: American Psychological Association, UN.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Rape culture.<\/h3>\n

A social and cultural framework in which sexual violence is normalised, trivialised, or justified through stereotypes, humor, myths, and practices that protect perpetrators and question victims.<\/h3>\n

Sources: UN, World Health Organization.<\/h3>\n

Terms like victim blaming, rape culture, and intersectionality are used internationally in sociology, psychology, law, and human rights to describe structural phenomena, not \u201cpersonal sensitivities\u201d or \u201cideologies.\u201d<\/h3>\n

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Internalised misogyny.<\/h3>\n

A condition in which a person accepts or internalises misogynistic values and stereotypes promoted by society, and applies them to themselves or to other women, often undermining self-esteem, autonomy, or relationships among women.<\/h3>\n

Sources: American Psychological Association, Merriam-Webster, Oxford.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Body shaming.<\/h3>\n

The practice or behavior in which a person is judged or demeaned because of their body or appearance, leading to shame or low self-esteem.<\/h3>\n

It may include:<\/h3>\n

comments about weight, height, body shape, or general appearance<\/h3>\n

belittling or sarcastic remarks in public spaces or online<\/h3>\n

social exclusion or pressure to change one\u2019s appearance<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: Merriam-Webster, Oxford, American Psychological Association.<\/h3>\n

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Glass ceiling.<\/h3>\n

An invisible or informal barrier that limits the professional or social advancement of certain groups, primarily women, into senior positions of power or decision-making.<\/h3>\n

It refers to structural discrimination that may not always be explicit but operates through policies, practices, or stereotypes.<\/h3>\n

Linked to restrictions on access to promotions, high-paying positions, or leadership roles, regardless of individual skills or qualifications.<\/h3>\n

Sources: Merriam-Webster, Oxford, Babiniotis Dictionary of Modern Greek.<\/h3>\n

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Transphobia.<\/h3>\n

Fear, aversion, prejudice, or hostile behavior towards trans and gender-diverse individuals, expressed through discrimination, hate speech, social exclusion, or violence.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: Merriam-Webster, American Psychological Association.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Misgender.<\/h3>\n

The act or behavior of assigning a person a gender different from the one they identify with or experience.<\/h3>\n

This may include:<\/h3>\n

using incorrect pronouns or name<\/h3>\n

violating gender identity<\/h3>\n

demeaning or rejecting the person\u2019s gender identity<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Sources: American Psychological Association, Merriam-Webster.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Homophobia.<\/h3>\n

Fear, prejudice, or hostile attitude towards gay individuals or homosexuality, leading to social stigma, discrimination, and violation of human rights.<\/h3>\n

Sources: Merriam-Webster, American Psychological Association.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Important clarification.<\/h3>\n

The above terms are not ideological inventions or \u201cactivist slogans\u201d.<\/h3>\n

They are scientifically, sociologically, and institutionally established concepts, used to describe real phenomena of violence, discrimination, and inequality.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Conclusion 1.<\/h3>\n

The dictionary definitions are distinct from the claims or slogans circulated by patriarchal or misinformed sources.<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Dictionaries are not \u201cwoke\u201d.\u00a0 They are simply\u2026 dictionaries.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Conclusion 2.<\/h3>\n

Whenever encountering different interpretations of these terms, it is best to refer to authoritative sources rather than political slogans or misinformation.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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