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Chauvinism vs Masculinity - What's the difference?

chauvinism | masculinity |

As nouns the difference between chauvinism and masculinity

is that chauvinism is excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism while masculinity is the degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

chauvinism

English

Noun

(wikipedia chauvinism)
  • (pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
  • (pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.
    • Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.

    Synonyms

    * jingoism

    Derived terms

    * male chauvinist

    Related terms

    * chauvinist

    See also

    * bigotry English eponyms English words suffixed with -ism ----

    masculinity

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness

    • Derived terms

    * hypermasculinity