misogyny

/mai'sɔdʤini/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women: "Misogyny" refers to a deep-seated dislike, distrust, or ingrained prejudice directed specifically at women or the female gender.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The author's work critiques the deep-rooted misogyny in classical literature.
  • His comments revealed a shocking level of misogyny.
  • Addressing systemic misogyny is crucial for achieving gender equality.

Advanced Usage

• Institutional/Systemic Misogyny: Refers to misogyny that is embedded within the laws, policies, and established practices of a society or organization.

  • The report highlighted the institutional misogyny that hindered women's career advancement in the company.

• Internalized Misogyny: When women unconsciously absorb and believe negative societal stereotypes about their own gender, sometimes leading them to enforce sexist norms against other women or themselves.

  • Her criticism of other women's choices was a clear example of internalized misogyny.

Variants and Related Words

• Misogynist (noun): A person who harbors or exhibits misogyny.

  • He was labeled a misogynist for his consistently derogatory remarks about women.

• Misogynistic (adjective): Characterized by or expressing misogyny.

  • The film was criticized for its misogynistic portrayal of its female characters.

Synonyms

• Woman-hating: A direct, informal synonym.
• Sexism: A broader term for prejudice based on sex, which can include misogyny but also encompasses other forms of gender-based discrimination.
• Chauvinism (specifically male chauvinism): An attitude of superiority toward women.

Antonyms

• Philogyny: Fondness, admiration, or love for women. (Note: This is a rare, formal term).
• Feminism: The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hatred of women

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• misogynism