Double standard

Definition

A double standard is a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another, often based on gender. In the context of gender, sex, and sexuality, it refers to the different social norms and expectations applied to men and women.

Related terms

Patriarchy:

A social system in which power is held by men, through cultural norms and legal systems, often perpetuating gender inequalities.

Gender Roles:

The socially constructed roles and behaviors considered appropriate for men and women in a given society.

Sexism:

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, often manifesting through stereotypes and ingrained social norms