double standard

double standard

noun

Definition of DOUBLE STANDARD

1

: bimetallism

2

: a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another; especially : a code of morals that applies more severe standards of sexual behavior to women than to men

Examples of DOUBLE STANDARD

1. She argued that society applies a double standard in dealing with women who commit adultery.

First Known Use of DOUBLE STANDARD

1894