Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Penis Envy.
Penis Envy - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
Example Sentences
"Some psychologists believe that penis envy is an unconscious desire of girls to possess a penis."
"Freud argued that penis envy is a key aspect of female psychosexual development."
"The idea of penis envy has been criticized for its male-centric viewpoint."
"Many feminists reject Freud's theory of penis envy as being sexist."
"Some argue that penis envy could be seen as a societal construct rather than a natural phenomenon."
