English Dictionary

Definition of “sexual politics”

sexual politics (ˈsɛkʃʊəl ˈpɒlɪtɪks)

(sociology) the differences in the amount of power that male and female people have in a society or group

A story of scandal and sexual politics where journalists climb to the top of their profession bed by bed.

Bovey, Shelley The Forbidden Body

But that said, the show is about romance and to some extent sex and sexual politics.

Toronto Sun (2003)

In a beachside cafe somewhere in Eastern Europe, cappuccinos and perfume lead to love and sexual politics.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

Sir: Your article `How the children of Kabul are sacrificed to sexual politics of the West" (16 January) is misleading.

Independent (1999)

The film is a complex comment on sexual politics , social issues and patriarchal values, and is extraordinarily sensitive.

India Today (1997)

`The only thing which makes (this case) interesting is the element of sexual politics ," he said.

Misc (1998)

Pumped Up

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Take the heat

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Going Postal

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PC

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Put the squeeze on

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Catch-Wrestling

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