Word
misandry
Meanings
hatred of men or prejudice against men as a group
Definition
Misandry is hatred of men or a strong prejudice against men as a group.
Misandry refers to hostility, contempt, or prejudice directed at men simply because they are men. It can appear in language, stereotypes, or attitudes that treat men as inherently bad or inferior. The word is often used in discussions about sexism and gender bias.
Examples
- I pushed back when the discussion slid into misandry, because broad insults shut down any chance of understanding.
- She argued that calling all men dangerous was misandry, not a serious critique of specific behavior.
- They recognized misandry in the comments section and chose to report the posts rather than escalate the argument.
- He said the joke relied on misandry and asked the group to stop normalizing contempt as humor.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse misandry (prejudice against men) with misogyny (prejudice against women).
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