effeminacy
Example Sentences
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It imposes a sentence of 10 to 15 years for same-sex relations and a prison term of one to three years for people who undergo or perform gender-transition surgeries and for “intentional practice of effeminacy.”
From Seattle Times
This was defined by a cultivated or performed effeminacy, including make-up, falsetto, and the use of "camp names" and female pronouns.
From Salon
He was criticized by his church and sent to therapy to fix his effeminacy at age 5.
From Seattle Times
He subtly connects Michael’s accommodating friendship with Alan, who makes no bones about his distaste for male effeminacy, to Michael’s own self-loathing.
From Los Angeles Times
In both cases, the disapproval has always betrayed fears of effeminacy.
From Washington Post
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