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French word
féminisation
Pronunciation
IPA/feminizasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounfeminization
Example
La féminisation en politique progresse.
The feminization of politics is advancing.
More examples
La féminisation du marché du travail se voit dans certains secteurs.
The feminization of the labor market is visible in certain sectors.
Core concept
A sector's balance shifts as women enter it in greater numbers and take more active roles.
Common phrases
féminisation du personnel
feminization of the workforce
féminisation du marché du travail
feminization of the labor market
Similar words
égalité: Equal opportunities and rights for all people.
parité: Balanced representation of men and women in equal numbers.
Definition in French
Évolution par laquelle les femmes deviennent plus nombreuses et actives dans un secteur professionnel, politique ou social.
Word origin
Féminisation derives from féminin, ultimately from Latin femina, meaning "woman", with -isation forming a noun for a process of change.
Usage tips
- Féminisation is a feminine noun, so standard usage is la féminisation; it is common in formal discussion of institutions and professions.
Opposites
- masculinisationmasculinizationnoun
Related words
- féminiserfeminizeverb
- féminiséfeminizedadjective