Acronym standing for various terms including Male Chauvinist Pig, Master Control Program, or Microsoft Certified Professional.
Multiple origins depending on context: 'Male Chauvinist Pig' emerged from 1970s feminist discourse, while technical meanings developed with computer terminology in the 1980s and professional certifications in the 1990s.
The feminist use of MCP became so widespread in the 1970s that it influenced popular culture, appearing in TV shows and movies as shorthand for sexist attitudes. Ironically, the same acronym later became associated with prestigious technology certifications.
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