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Feminization

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fem·i·nize  (fm-nz)
tr.v. fem·i·nized, fem·i·niz·ing, fem·i·niz·es
1. To give a feminine appearance or character to.
2. To cause (a male) to assume feminine characteristics.
femi·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.
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Noun1.feminization - the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
feminisation
pathologic process, pathological process - an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease


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There were many other similar events, too numerous to mention, related to other issues such as the feminization of the Church; constant and continuing criticism of the Vatican in the Prairie Messenger, orthodox clergy silently and effectively marginalized (I felt marginalized too); irreverence for the Eucharist, and other poor church behaviour; the First Confession--First Communion issue; and feminist and pro-abortion staff in the Catholic schools What was going on?
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