feminization

/ˌfɛmənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something more feminine in character or appearance.
    • The feminization of the workplace has led to more flexible policies for parents.
    • Some critics argue that the feminization of education has changed teaching methods.
    • The fashion industry has seen a feminization of men's clothing in recent years.
  2. The process by which a field or profession becomes dominated by women.
    • The feminization of nursing has been a trend for over a century.
    • There is ongoing discussion about the feminization of poverty worldwide.
    • The feminization of veterinary medicine has shifted the profession's demographics.
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