Jane Crow

English

Etymology

Patterned after Jim Crow and Jane Doe, such Crow meaning "discrimination", and Doe meaning "unknown" or "anonymous"

Noun

Jane Crow (uncountable)

  1. Discrimination against women.
  2. Misogyny.
  3. Segregation of the genders.

Usage notes

  • Not used often in the UK (British English). Used mainly in the US (American English).
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