misogynistic
Hostile toward women
Misogynistic describes attitudes, behavior, or people that express hatred or contempt toward women.
A misogynistic joke demeans women; a misogynistic culture systematically devalues them.
The word applies to both overt hostility and subtler forms of sexism: The comments section devolved into misogynistic attacks.
Male-authority based
- chauvinisticPrejudiced toward one's own group
- supremacistBeliever in group dominance
- traditionalistAdherent to established customs
- antifeministOpposes women's equality movement
regressive · reactionary · incel · redpill · manosphere · toxic · radicalized · extremist
Sports facility dressing area
- objectificationReducing humans to things
- catcallingHarassing strangers verbally
- mansplainingCondescending male explanation
- gatekeepingControlling access to something
exclusionary · double-standard · victim-blaming · slut-shaming · tokenism · erasure · underrepresentation · misrepresentation
Biased based on gender
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- degradingLowering in worth
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
condescending · dismissive · objectifying · patronizing · harassing · abusive · controlling · domineering
Insulting group label
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- vulgarCrude or indecent
crude · hateful · vitriolic · venomous · disparaging · insulting · mocking · ridiculing
patriarchal
Male-authority based
- chauvinisticPrejudiced toward one's own group
- supremacistBeliever in group dominance
- traditionalistAdherent to established customs
antifeminist · regressive · reactionary · incel · redpill · manosphere · toxic · radicalized · extremist · fundamentalist
locker-room
Sports facility dressing area
- objectificationReducing humans to things
- catcallingHarassing strangers verbally
- mansplainingCondescending male explanation
gatekeeping · exclusionary · double-standard · victim-blaming · slut-shaming · tokenism · erasure · underrepresentation · misrepresentation · stereotypical
sexist
Biased based on gender
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- degradingLowering in worth
belittling · condescending · dismissive · objectifying · patronizing · harassing · abusive · controlling · domineering · disrespectful
slur
Insulting group label
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
vulgar · crude · hateful · vitriolic · venomous · disparaging · insulting · mocking · ridiculing · sneering
misogynisticfeminist
Gender equality proponent
egalitarian · equalist · antisexist · nonsexist · progressive
misogynisticrespectful
Showing proper regard
egalitarian · fair-minded · benevolent · unprejudiced · good-natured