phallogocentrism

English

Etymology

From French phallogocentrisme (coined by Derrida), corresponding to phallo- +‎ logocentrism.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /fəˌlɒɡəˈsɛntɹɪzm̩/

Noun

phallogocentrism (usually uncountable, plural phallogocentrisms)

1. (poststructuralist theory) The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language.
   • 1990, Judith Butler, 1990 Preface to Gender Trouble:

     The task of this enquiry is to center on – and decenter – such defining institutions: phallogocentrism and compulsory heterosexuality.

Derived terms

• phallogocentric

Related terms

• logocentrism
• phallocentrism

See also

• phonocentrism