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Androcentric Definition

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The aim of this study was to discuss the androcentric nature that is present in our society. In this patriarchal society main focus is male’s perspective because of male dominance. These societies focus less on female’s point of view. Males tend to place females one step behind from them in every walk of life because they can’t bear females’ success. In this research female students were selected as sample and the population was Fatimah Jinnah women universities’ students. We get their opinions about androcentrism which is common in most societies, the reason behind which is male dominance and patriarchal nature of men which subordinates women in every aspect of life.

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Androcentrism is the practice of placing males or masculine …show more content…

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