misogyny
Hatred of women
Misogyny is hatred or contempt for women.
The term covers attitudes ranging from active hostility to subtler forms of prejudice and discrimination.
A misogynist holds such views.
The company's misogyny was evident in its promotion patterns.
Misogynistic describes things reflecting or promoting these attitudes: misogynistic lyrics, misogynistic jokes.
Opposition to gender equality
- incelSelf-described unfuckable man
- red pillHarsh awakening metaphor
- manosphereMale-centric online spaces
- men's rightsLegal protections for males
pickup artist · toxic masculinity · tradwife · purity culture · slut-shaming · complementarianism · backlash · gatekeeping
Gender-based prejudice
- gender biasPrejudice based on sex
- male chauvinismPrejudice favoring men
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
stereotyping · double standards · glass ceiling · wage gap · gender discrimination · male privilege · workplace harassment · microaggressions
Gender-based killing of females
- domestic abuseHarm by household member
- intimate partner violenceHarm by romantic partner
- sexual harassmentUnwelcome sexual behavior creating hostility
- assaultViolent offensive act
rape culture · victim-blaming · coercion · control · stalking · honor killing · trafficking · brutalization
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
revulsion · abhorrence · animosity · enmity · aversion · detestation · spite · resentment
Men's systemic societal control
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- paternalismControlling others for their good
- traditionalismAdherence to inherited customs
- gender rolesExpected behaviors by sex
patriarchal · male-dominated · breadwinner · authority · power imbalance · old boys' club · mansplaining · domestic sphere
antifeminism
Opposition to gender equality
- incelSelf-described unfuckable man
- red pillHarsh awakening metaphor
- manosphereMale-centric online spaces
men's rights · pickup artist · toxic masculinity · tradwife · purity culture · slut-shaming · complementarianism · backlash · gatekeeping
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- gender biasPrejudice based on sex
- male chauvinismPrejudice favoring men
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
prejudice · stereotyping · double standards · glass ceiling · wage gap · gender discrimination · male privilege · workplace harassment · microaggressions · exclusion
femicide
Gender-based killing of females
- domestic abuseHarm by household member
- intimate partner violenceHarm by romantic partner
- sexual harassmentUnwelcome sexual behavior creating hostility
assault · rape culture · victim-blaming · coercion · control · stalking · honor killing · trafficking · brutalization · battery
contempt
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
loathing · revulsion · abhorrence · animosity · enmity · aversion · detestation · spite · resentment · malice
male dominance
Men's systemic societal control
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- paternalismControlling others for their good
- traditionalismAdherence to inherited customs
gender roles · patriarchal · male-dominated · breadwinner · authority · power imbalance · old boys' club · mansplaining · domestic sphere · coverture
- injusticeinjustice, inequality, discrimination, bias, prejudice
- discriminationracism, systemic discrimination, Jim Crow laws, sexism, racial harassment
- feminismfeminism, feminist theory, gender equality, women's rights, feminist novels
- biasprejudice, racism, bigotry, sexism, ageism
- gender equalitygender equality, gender equity, equal rights, equal pay, gender parity
- oppressionoppression, tyranny, racism, repression, secret police
misogynyfeminism
Advocacy for sex equality
gender equality · women's rights · women's advocacy · egalitarianism · antimisogyny