English edit

Etymology edit

Patterned after Jim Crow and Jane Doe, such Crow meaning "discrimination", and Doe meaning "unknown" or "anonymous"

Noun edit

Jane Crow (uncountable)

  1. Discrimination against women
  2. Misogyny.
  3. Segregation of the genders.

Usage notes edit

Not used often in the UK (British English). Used mainly in the US (American English).