"sexual capital" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sexual capital.wav
Etymology: Popularized by sociologist Catherine Hakim. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sexual capital (uncountable)
  1. (sociology) The social power an individual or group accrues as a result of their sexual attractiveness and social charm. Wikipedia link: Catherine Hakim Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology Synonyms: erotic capital
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