Misogyny
Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. Misogyny can be manifested in numerous ways, including social exclusion, sex discrimination, hostility, androcentrism, patriarchy, male privilege, belittling of women, violence against women, and sexual objectification.
Etymology and usage
The term misogyny itself comes directly into English from the Ancient Greek word misogunia (μισογυνία), which survives in several passages of the works of Euripides. The earlier, longer, and more complete passage comes from a moral tract known as On Marriage (c. 150 BC) by the stoic philosopher Antipater of Tarsus.
History
Misogyny has been characterised as a prominent feature of the mythologies of the ancient world as well as of various religions. In addition, many influential Western philosophers have been described as misogynistic. The works of Confucius and ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle have been read as both reflecting and promoting misogyny.
In religion
Misogyny is manifested in many different ways, from jokes to pornography to violence to the self-contempt women may be taught to feel toward their own bodies. Negative stereotypes are often associated with misogyny, and it is often associated with aspects of many major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
In psychology
Misogyny can be a psychological issue, and it is the subject of several theories in the field of psychology. Some theories propose that misogyny comes from the fear of women, while others suggest that it is a result of the male desire to maintain societal power.
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Misogyny
Swetnam, the Woman-hater, arraigned by women
Chrysippos
Cicero Bust
Julia Gillard 2010
Pandora - John William Waterhouse
Maria Laach Eva Teufel
Personification of the seven deadly sins, Misogyny
Aristotle
Schopenhauer by Karl Bauer
Nietzsche
Anita Sarkeesian
Chimamanda Adichie
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