2. Misandry is bias or
hatred towards men,
akin to misogyny
towards women. It
stems from Greek
words meaning
"hatred" and "man"
and involves systemic
bias or discrimination
based on gender.
3. FACTS ABOUT
MISANDRY
Impact on Men's Mental Health: When men feel like they're
being treated badly because of their gender, it can make
them feel really sad or like they don't belong. This can
affect their mental health in a bad way.
Legal and Social Issues: Some people think that when men
face discrimination, it's not taken as seriously as when
women do. This can mean they don't get as much help if
something bad happens to them.
4. FACTS ABOUT
MISANDRY
Historical Context: Throughout history, there have been
times when people didn't like or were prejudiced against
men. This often happened in societies where men were in
charge, but it hasn't been talked about as much as when
people don't like women
Gender Stereotypes: Sometimes, ideas about men being
tough or not showing their feelings can be hurtful. These
kinds of stereotypes can stop men from being able to do
things they want to do..
5. EXAMPLES OF MISANDRY
Stereotyping: Assuming that all
men are aggressive or
insensitive based on gender
stereotypes.
Discrimination: Refusing to hire
or promote a man solely because
of his gender, even if he is
qualified for the position.
Media Portrayals: Depicting men
in media as incompetent,
clueless, or solely driven by
aggression, without showing
diverse and positive
representations.
Social Exclusion: Creating social
spaces or events that explicitly
exclude men, based solely on
their gender.
Legal Bias: Instances where legal
systems favor women over men
in issues like child custody or
divorce proceedings, solely
based on gender stereotypes.
6. MISOGYNY
Misogyny, derived from
the Greek words "misos"
(hatred) and "gyne"
(woman), refers to the
prejudice, contempt, or
ingrained prejudice against
women or girls.
7. FACTS ABOUT MISOGYNY
Misogyny means not liking or having prejudice against women or girls.
It's a widespread problem that can show up in many different ways, like stereotypes,
discrimination, or violence against women.
Misogyny can be seen in how women are treated unfairly or unequally compared to
men in society.
It's harmful and can make women feel unsafe or undervalued.
People are working to stop misogyny by promoting equality and respect for women and
girls.
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8. EXAMPLES OF MISOGYNY
1. Sexual Objectification: Treating women as objects of sexual desire rather than as individuals with their own thoughts,
feelings, and autonomy. For example, catcalling or making lewd comments about a woman's appearance.
2.Gender Stereotyping: Believing and promoting traditional gender roles that limit women's opportunities and choices.
For instance, assuming that women are not as capable as men in certain professions or leadership roles.
3.Gender Pay Gap: Paying women less than men for the same work, based solely on their gender. This perpetuates the
belief that women are less valuable or deserving than men in the workforce.
4.Domestic Violence: Physical, emotional, or psychological abuse inflicted on women by intimate partners, often
stemming from a belief in male dominance and control over women.
