Gynocentrism (Greek Greek , an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages, is the language of the Greeks. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. In its ancient form, it is the language of classical ancient Greek literature and the New Testament of, gyno, "woman, female") is a belief system whereby the perceptions, needs and desires of women have primacy. In this system, the female view is the reference point or lens through which matters are analysed.
Gynocentrism can be observed in individual persons, individual ideologies, specific aspects of culture (e.g. popular entertainment), or in culture as a whole.
It is the reverse of androcentrism Androcentrism is the practice, conscious or otherwise, of placing male human beings or the masculine point of view at the center of one's view of the world and its culture and history. The related adjective is androcentric, while the opposite of androcentrism is gynocentrism where the male view is the central reference point.
Closely related to Feminism Feminism refers to political, cultural, and economic movements aimed at establishing greater rights, legal protection for women, and/or women's liberation. Feminism includes some of the sociological theories and philosophies concerned with issues of gender difference. It is also a movement that campaigns for women's rights and interests. Nancy and Matriarchy Matriarchy refers to a gynecocentric form of society, in which the leading role is taken by the women and especially by the mothers of a community.
Categories: Sexual and gender prejudices | Feminism and society |
