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Matriarchy

Matriarchy (or gynecocracy) 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. Strongly matrilocal societies sometimes are referred to as matrifocal, and there is some debate concerning the terminological delineation between matrifocality and matriarchy. Even in societies that are […]

Machismo

Machismo is a prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity.  As an attitude, machismo ranges from a personal sense of  virility to a more extreme male chauvinism. In machismo there is supreme valuation of characteristics culturally associated with the masculine and a denigration of characteristics associated with the feminine. Its manifestation can include , , , and […]

History of Attitudes towards Contraception

The use of different forms of has a long history, with manuals prescribing potions, lotions and practices circulating as far back as the ancient civilizations of and Mesopotamia. Although lacking the efficacy, hygienic and medical quality, and reliability of today’s contraceptives, the desire to prevent pregnancy within and outside of marriage, or avoid sexually transmitted […]

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Gender and International Relations

Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Research and Studies 3 Conclusion 4 References 5 See also 6 External links Introduction The discipline of International Relations (IR) no longer revolves around the traditional issues of inter-state wars, security and weaponry – it has grown to include matters such as ethnic identity, economy and civil society. Further, […]

Gender

Gender, in common usage, refers to the differences between men and women. Encyclopædia Britannica notes that gender identity is “an individual’s self-conception as being male or female, as distinguished from actual biological sex.” Although gender is commonly used interchangeably with sex, within the social sciences it often refers to specifically social differences, known as gender […]

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