Misogyny
Misogyny is an exaggerated pathological aversion towards women. Compare with anti-woman
sexism. Misogyny is usually regarded as directed against women by some men, but women can also harbor misogynistic views. In
feminist theory, misogyny is recognised as a political ideology similar to
racism or
anti-semitism, existing to justify and reproduce the subordination of women by men.
Forms of misogyny
There are many different forms of misogyny. In its most overt expression, a misogynist will openly hate all women, and will hurt people simply because they are female. Some rapists and sexual predators fall into this category.
Other forms of misogyny may be more subtle. Some misogynists may simply hold all women under suspicion, or may hate women who don't fall into one or more acceptable categories. Entire cultures may be said to be misogynistic if they treat women in ways that can be seen as hateful.
Frequently the term misogynist is used in a looser sense as a term of derision to describe anyone who holds an unpopular or distasteful view about women as a group. A man who considers himself "a great lover of women," therefore, might somewhat paradoxically be termed a misogynist by those who consider his treatment of women sexist.
Misogyny in popular culture
- Grumpy, in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, says "All females is poison! They're full of wicked wiles!"\n* R&B group Bel Biv Devoe famously sang "Never trust a big butt and a smile" in their hit song "Poison".\n* Andrew Dice Clay was famous for misgynistic rants in his comedy routines.\n* Rapper Snoop Dogg often says "I don't love hos" in his songs.
See also
\n*misandry\n*misanthropy\n*prejudice
External link
\n*Misogyny, Misandry, and Misanthropy
Category:Prejudices\nCategory:Feminism
