Misogyny

Definition

Misogyny is the dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. It manifests in various forms, including discrimination, stereotyping, and violence towards women.

Related terms

Patriarchy:

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Sexism:

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.

Feminism:

A range of social movements, political movements, and ideologies that aim to define, establish, and achieve the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes