Complete Definition of "double standard"

English

Noun
en-noun

  1. The situation of two or more groups,one of whom is tacitly excused from following a standard generally regarded as applying to all groups.
  2. The sexual mores applied to men (who are permitted to wander) vs. those of women, (who are expected to be chastely faithful).

Translations
trans-top|the situation of groups one of whom is excused from following a standard
German: Doppelmoral f
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trans-top|the sexual mores applied to men vs. those of women
German: Doppelmoral f
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ru:double standard

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