Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being a husband or a father, especially in contrast to the condition of being a mother or a female.

“The social expectations of hypogyny can be seen in the way men are often expected to be the primary breadwinners in families.”

2. noun

The phenomenon of women dominating or having more power in a relationship or social context, in contrast to traditional expectations of male dominance.

“In some modern relationships, the traditional norms of hypogyny are being subverted as women take on more prominent roles.”