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defeminization [dē‚fem·ə·nə′zā·shən] (physiology) Loss or reduction of feminine attributes, usually caused by ovarian dysfunction or removal. (psychology) Psychic process involving a deep and permanent change in the character of a woman, resulting in a giving up of feminine feelings, and the assumption of masculine qualities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Vivid examples of this defeminization protocol are found in Papua New Guinea. During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), a kind of gender neutrality in hairstyle and dress, based on the defeminization of female appearance and its approximation to male stereotypes, became the socialist ideal (Evans, 1995: Zheng, 1997). Defeminization of females, as evidenced by a decreased estrogen:androgen ratio of in vitro steroid hormone synthesis, was also documented. |
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