penis envy

Noun

In psychoanalytic theory, the supposed desire of a girl to possess a penis, which is believed to be a source of power and superiority.

ریشه

From 'penis' + 'envy'. Coined by Sigmund Freud.

مثال

• According to Freud, penis envy is a stage in a girl's psychosexual development.
• Penis envy is a concept that has been widely debated in the field of psychology.
• Some psychologists argue that penis envy is a result of societal gender norms.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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