noun
- plural of homosociality; the quality or state of social bonds and relationships between people of the same gender, typically non-romantic in nature.
Usage: academic/sociological term; often used in gender studies and literary criticism
Examples
- The novel explores the homosocialities between the male characters as they navigate friendship and loyalty.
- Scholars have examined homosocialities in Victorian literature to understand gender dynamics of the era.
- The study of homosocialities reveals how social structures reinforce gender-based relationships.
- Homosocialities in workplace settings can either strengthen team cohesion or create exclusionary groups.
- The anthropologist documented various homosocialities across different cultures and time periods.