Athena

Definition

A woman who colludes with the patriarchy rather than actively opposing it.

Etymology

From Middle English Athena, from Latin Athēna, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ). Doublet of Athina.

Example Sentences

• "The last thing feminist Athenas see about corporate structures, government, or academia is that they are run by benevolent and all-protective fathers."
• "The latter may become either Athenas or feminists. If one gets a certain sort of male sponsorship, becomes a Daddy's girl, one is allowed to function in these vocations of the righteous […]"
• "Women who do decide to become scientists find themselves under attack from the self-proclaimed "echt" feminists, who call them "Athenas" and "Queen Bees.""