misogynism
- noun
- /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪzəm/
- Offensive
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misoginia
- The speaker's misogynism was evident in his remarks about women's roles in the workplace.
Examples
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Her activism was motivated by a desire to fight widespread misogynism in society.
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Scholars have analyzed how misogynism manifests in different cultures and historical periods.
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The film was criticized for its apparent misogynism and negative portrayal of female characters.
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His misogynism was evident in his comments about female colleagues.
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Many people are unaware of the impacts of misogynism in society.
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She faced misogynism from her peers, who often dismissed her ideas simply because she was a woman.
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The film highlights the misogynism prevalent in society by showcasing characters who belittle women.
Synonyms
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Unfair acts and ideas about people because of their sex, often against women
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A strong dislike or hatred of women
How Hateful
Surface Forms
Morphology
misogynism = misogyny (transparent) = miso + gyn + ism
Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'misogyny' to denote an attitude or system; the meaning directly corresponds to hatred of women.
Etymology
Misogynism comes from Greek parts miso- meaning 'hate' and gyn- meaning 'woman', the same gyn you see in gynecologist. So, misogynism means 'hatred or dislike of women'.