User:Albert Leb/Misogyny

Misogyny, from the Greek μῖσος, "hatred", and γυνή, "woman", is the hatred or dislike of the female sex.

Misogyny can be manifested in numerous ways, denigration of women, violence against women, and sexual objectification of women. Misogyny can be found within many mythologies of the ancient world as well as various religions. In addition, many influential Western philosophers have been described as misogynistic.

A large number of feminists identify misogyny with sexual discrimination and sexism.