13 Facts About Misogyny

Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Misogyny can be understood both as an attitude held by individuals, primarily by men, and as a widespread cultural custom or system.

Misogyny likely arose at the same time as patriarchy: three to five thousand years ago at the start of the Bronze Age.

Misogyny gained strength in the Middle Ages, especially in Christian societies.

Misogyny uses misogunia to describe the sort of writing the tragedian Euripides eschews, stating that he "reject[s] the hatred of women in his writing" .

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Misogyny then offers an example of this, quoting from a lost play of Euripides in which the merits of a dutiful wife are praised.

Misogyny never says that the men might be held in common by the women.

Misogyny was discussed worldwide in 2012 because of a viral video of a speech by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Misogyny's was criticised for systemic misogyny because earlier in the day her Labor Party had passed legislation cutting $728 million in welfare benefits to single mothers.

Misogyny goes on to state that women's cheerfulness is chaotic and disruptive which is why it is crucial to exercise obedience to those with rationality.

Misogyny argued that women are "by nature meant to obey" as they are "childish, frivolous, and short sighted".

Misogyny is like a police force, Manne writes, that rewards or punishes women based on these judgements.

Misogyny considers Galatea the perfect woman, in spite of his contempt for women, because of his absolute power over her.