misogyny
The general attitude people have towards women varies from one society to another. Crossing cultures and racial boundaries, it has existed for a very long time and stretches back as far as the Early and Medieval times. One of the assumptions governing the perception of the middle ages is the viral presence of anti feminism. This essay will discuss how the hatred of women has been maintained and perpetuated over generations throughout society. Beginning by firstly defining the key term ‘misogyny’ thereafter discuss some of the factors and actors that have contributed to the upholding of misogyny.
Misogyny means the hatred or contempt of women. The word comes from the Greek word misein, to hate and gyne, woman. Misogyny is often used to describe contempt for women as a whole, rather than hatred of specific women. It is a mental/psychological disorder which affects more men than women in most circumstances. (Napikoski, 2013)
In feminist theory, misogyny often describes an attitude that is perceived to be negative and demeaning towards women as a group. While it is rare to find someone who actually despises all women just because they are female, feminists more commonly observe prejudice against women or an assumption that women are less deserving than men. This usually leads to actions that harm women. People, usually men, who display hateful behaviors that oppress women are said to be misogynists (ibid). It manifests itself in a variety of ways, including social discrimination, physical abuse, legal discrimination, and generalized objectification of women.
Throughout the years, there have been changes in the way misogyny has been received, understood, assimilated by particular cultures, implemented and pressed ideologically in the repressive social practice. Misogyny has been an enduring part of Western civilization for many centuries. European women have lived in cultural environments that at best belittle and at worst despise them.
Most societies in many ways
Misogyny means the hatred or contempt of women. The word comes from the Greek word misein, to hate and gyne, woman. Misogyny is often used to describe contempt for women as a whole, rather than hatred of specific women. It is a mental/psychological disorder which affects more men than women in most circumstances. (Napikoski, 2013)
In feminist theory, misogyny often describes an attitude that is perceived to be negative and demeaning towards women as a group. While it is rare to find someone who actually despises all women just because they are female, feminists more commonly observe prejudice against women or an assumption that women are less deserving than men. This usually leads to actions that harm women. People, usually men, who display hateful behaviors that oppress women are said to be misogynists (ibid). It manifests itself in a variety of ways, including social discrimination, physical abuse, legal discrimination, and generalized objectification of women.
Throughout the years, there have been changes in the way misogyny has been received, understood, assimilated by particular cultures, implemented and pressed ideologically in the repressive social practice. Misogyny has been an enduring part of Western civilization for many centuries. European women have lived in cultural environments that at best belittle and at worst despise them.
Most societies in many ways