Misogyny is a term used to describe the hatred, dislike, or prejudice against women or girls. It can manifest in various forms, ranging from subtle biases to overt discrimination and violence.

At its core, misogyny reflects deeply ingrained beliefs that women are inferior to men, leading to unequal treatment, opportunities, and rights. It often shows up in everyday interactions, workplace dynamics, media representation, laws, and policies.

Examples of misogyny include:

Gender-based discrimination: Women face unequal pay, fewer job opportunities, and glass ceilings solely because of their gender.
Sexual objectification: Reducing women to mere objects of sexual desire, rather than recognizing them as individuals with thoughts, feelings, and autonomy.

Violence against women: This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and femicide, all of which are fueled by a deep-seated hatred and lack of respect for women.

Limiting gender roles: Expecting women to conform to traditional gender roles and punishing those who deviate from them.

Online harassment: Targeting women with sexist, misogynistic, and threatening language and behavior on social media platforms and other online spaces.

Misogyny not only harms women individually but also perpetuates broader gender inequalities in society. Recognizing and challenging misogynistic attitudes and behaviors are essential steps toward achieving gender equality and creating a more inclusive and respectful world for all genders.