misogyny
Sign in to savethumb|Swetnam the Woman-Hater, printed in 1620. The work is credited with originating the English term misogynist.
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Misogyny is hostility, hatred, or prejudice directed toward women. It matters because it has been a documented part of culture and literature for centuries, shaping attitudes and behaviors that affect women's lives and social standing.
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- Definitions
- Distinctions from other terms
- In sociology and psychology
- Other forms of the word
- Origins
- Historical usage
- Classical Greece
- English language
- Religion
- Ancient Greek
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Islam
- Sikhism
- Misogynistic ideas among prominent Western thinkers
- Aristotle
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Arthur Schopenhauer
- Nietzsche
- Hegel
- Violence
- Terrorism and hate crimes
- Online misogyny
- Coordinated attacks
- Language used
- Incels
- With white supremacy
- Psychological impact
- Feminist theory
- "Good" versus "bad" women
- Patriarchal bargain
- Contempt for the feminine
- English and Welsh law
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Swetnam the Woman-Hater, printed in 1620. The work is credited with originating the English term misogynist.
Misogyny () is hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. It is a form of sexism that can keep women at a lower social status than men, thus maintaining the social roles of patriarchy. Misogyny has been widely practised for thousands of years. It is reflected in art, literature, human societal structure, historical events, mythology, philosophy, and religion worldwide.