battle of the sexes

Definition

The persistent state of rivalry, opposition, or tension between men and women in society.

Example Sentences

• ""You've heard of what they call the battle of the sexes, haven't you?" She thought she had. "Well, that's what it comes from chiefly—the crowds of polygamous men and the small number of polygamous women.""
• "And when she returns to the battle of the sexes, she can state the situation in its starkest terms—"I hurt you/'cause you hurt me.""
• "On the question of whether men have lost the battle of the sexes, a majority of both men and women disagree (62% of men, 58% of women)."