Misogyny (Noun)
Meaning
Hatred of women.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The activist argued that the new law was a manifestation of institutionalized misogyny that perpetuated unequal treatment of women in the workforce.
- Many feminist scholars believe that certain religions promote misogyny by reinforcing patriarchal values and discriminatory practices.
- The journalist was fired from her job after speaking out against the rampant misogyny that existed in the media industry.
- Critics of the novel accused the author of perpetuating misogyny through the demeaning and stereotypical portrayal of female characters.
- The protests aimed to raise awareness about the growing trend of online misogyny, where women are frequently targeted with hate speech and harassment.