Who is a misogynist: why does he not like women and how to protect himself, misogyny test

Many complexes of a man appear in childhood from an accidental or deliberate negative act, but misogyny is not only a consequence of cruelty on the part of the mother, or a strict teacher, the root of this psychological disorder goes back to past centuries. Psychologists have discovered that misogyny is hatred of a woman, expressed in disgust, deliberate neglect and derogatory attitude towards her.

It is possible to live with such a deviation, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to fully adapt to society, as well as create healthy family relationships. After all, a woman is not only a roommate with a number of household responsibilities, but an equal partner. If a man does not think so, moreover, demonstrates his disdain, he will not be able to become a full-fledged member of society without the help of a psychologist.

Misogyny – what is it?

Misogyny comes from fear.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

• 1.Why do men become misogynists?
• 2.Types of misogyny
• 3. Signs of misogyny 3.1. Misogyny in women

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Misogyny - what is it?

Misogyny is hatred of women, antipathy, misogyny (Dictionary of Foreign Terms of the Russian Language).

The term misogyny in Russia and other countries has been discussed relatively recently, but it has existed in culture for a long time.

Misogynists have started to emerge due to the predominantly patriarchal culture in society. Women were assigned the role of a powerless being who should be behind a man, hence the hatred.

Types of misogyny

Various types of misogyny can be observed from almost all people in the Russian Federation, even from women themselves. This phenomenon is too ingrained in society.

Misogyny can be expressed in different ways.

Have you ever encountered examples of misogyny in your life? Do you use misogynistic phrases, expressions, jokes? Share your experience in the comments.

Additionally, we invite you to watch a video about misogyny between a mother and her daughter.

Causes and signs of misogyny

Misogyny doesn’t just happen; most often it occurs due to certain reasons:

1. Difficult relationships with female relatives.
2. Having a negative, traumatic sexual experience.
3. Difficult separation from a friend, fiancee or wife.
4. Bullying by girls in an educational institution.
5. Cases of assault in the family involving women.
6. Too strict, authoritarian upbringing.
7. Lack of emotional contact with female relatives, especially with the mother.
8. An example of male relatives.

In men

Misogyny in men is often associated with fear. They are forced to hide their feelings and relive it internally, often resulting in misogyny. Signs of misogynistic behavior in men:

1. Through his actions and expressions, a man tries to harm women.
2. His negative attitude applies to all women, and not to the specific person who offended him.
3. Men are always considered right, wise, ideal and almost divine.
4. The successes and dignity of women are never recognized; stories about this provoke a feeling of disgust.
5. A misogynistic man is uncomfortable in the company of women; he avoids their company in every possible way.
6. If he enters into a relationship with a woman, he behaves very impudently and self-centeredly.

How does internal misogyny manifest itself in women?

Female misogyny is called internal. Internal misogyny in women manifests itself in the need to behave like a man and evaluate women's actions from a man's point of view.

The condition is also expressed in the form of discrimination against all women, including herself. By doing this, the girl is trying to earn the approval of society and get closer to the more privileged, in her opinion, male sex.

Misogyny in women can be considered such actions as derogatory statements addressed to other girls, reluctance to make girlfriends and acquaintances.

Such women can easily be seen in society. They neglect feminine attributes in appearance. Misogynists will never wear heels, dresses, do makeup, hair or manicure. They wear rough or athletic shoes, “genderless” suits, and have simple haircuts.

Girls do not accept the feminine part of themselves. They reject and feel the same disgust for themselves as they do for other women.

Internal misogyny manifests itself in the form of:

1. Negative feelings towards women of any age, profession, social status.
2. Belittling or completely devaluing the merits and merits of girls.
3. Elevating the image of a man at the expense of humiliating a woman.
4. Communicating with women in a mocking or offensive manner.
5. Reluctance to look for a common language and common ground with the girl.
6. Demand of unquestioning obedience.
7. Tendency to blame women for your failures.
8. Sexist statements towards girls (Well, what can we take from her, she’s a woman).
9. Endorsing statements about violence (Women need to be trained).
10. Reluctance to perceive a woman as a full-fledged friend, partner, member of society.
11. Envy of more successful happy, beautiful or rich girls.
12. Jealousy towards other women (your boyfriend's ex, his girlfriends or sisters).
13. Statements that it is easier and more interesting with men, but there is nothing to talk about with women at all.
14. Total dissatisfaction with one's appearance and hidden envy of girls who know how to take care of themselves.
15. Phobias towards women.
16. Mental disorders provoked by the need to interact with women.

Misogyny in women

Female misogyny exists, despite the fact that hatred of one’s own gender seems absurd and borders on psychological pathology. It arises from the historical female obligation in many aspects - to always be beautiful, quiet, contented, sexy. Added to this is the need to please men, listen to elders, perform all household work and social activities, give birth and comply with many small and large regulations. This is difficult and at times simply unrealistic for any living person, which is why when a mother falls ill, the whole family plunges into a small hell and is wildly tired - her responsibilities are distributed among them and no one notices that one woman did everything and also gave emotional support to others.

From such injustice, the desire for personal fulfillment and simply getting the opportunity to be oneself and women, a certain contempt for everything feminine is born. Out of protest, they begin to walk in male images, cut their hair and refuse cosmetics, they are considered eccentrics, but in this they gain freedom from all that internal spiritual slavery that is unbearable for the soul. The girlish is devalued by women themselves only by the word itself, and when the unimportance of the topic is mentioned in a conversation, like talking about the feminine - a formulation when they do not want to dedicate the stronger sex, but this is what is chosen instead of a direct statement.

It turns out this way because inside the woman herself there are topics that are unacceptable to be discussed anywhere. In an attempt not to be a stupid woman who thinks only about clothes, women deliberately exclude the color pink (to avoid associations with Barbie), do not wear provocative stilettos (to remove hints that the position was obtained through bed), write only about scientific events and world discoveries (incognito leafing through fashion magazines and articles on the psychology of self-development).

The feminine essence in caring about everyday life and attention to detail is interpreted as annoying and in order to please a man (that’s misogyny), a woman chooses to betray her inner nature, warmth and feelings, and instead turn on coldness, logic and calculation. This is achieved through severe overexertion, as a result, the woman burns out, and the man finds himself warm and resourceful, with shiny bracelets and pink stilettos.

How to deal with such people

If a woman in her close circle recognizes a misogynist, then she should behave:

1. Show empathy. Most likely, this person had serious psychological trauma. He will never be able to fully enjoy love and communication with women.
2. Communicate kindly and politely, do not get into arguments. You shouldn’t stubbornly prove your point of view to such a man. It is much better to remain neutral and try to avoid sharp corners.
3. Keep some distance. If a work colleague or close relative shows misogyny, then it is better to limit communication with him and maintain psychological distance.
4. Don't commit yourself to a relationship with a woman hater. It is very difficult to build a relationship with a man who dislikes the female sex. It is almost impossible to please him, and trying to re-educate someone is a thankless task and almost always a failure.

Why do men become misogynists?

Almost all complexes are born in early childhood, due to strong emotions.
The child will not remember ordinary cases of insults or falls, but the constant bullying or neglect of the mother, the derogatory phrase of a classmate during adolescence, with further ridicule of peers, will be remembered forever. Perhaps the mother will consider herself simply strict, and the young girl will forget about her behavior, but the future man will note that women are the root of evil, which causes discomfort in him.

Also, misogyny can be caused by upbringing, especially with an Islamic bias. After all, women in Muslim culture are creatures with a minimum set of rights, as well as the assigned role of mother and keeper of the hearth and nothing more. If a woman, especially someone she doesn’t know, goes beyond the norms instilled in a man, moreover, in some way surpasses the stronger sex, her behavior causes active protest and hatred.

Can cause misogyny and psychological factors already in adulthood.

So, in particular, misogyny can develop due to:

• betrayal of a beloved girl followed by a difficult breakup, especially if the reasons were self-interest or betrayal;
• unsuccessful first sexual contact;
• strict boss with high demands;
• a God complex conditioned by education and impunity;
• lack of self-realization, especially when surrounded by successful women.

To a certain extent, misogyny acts as a protective reaction of a man against unfavorable environmental factors. But this psychological deviation can lead to neurosis or depression, and also create certain difficulties in everyday life.

The threat of misogyny to relationships

Misogyny prevents people from building strong, harmonious, trusting relationships. Often, because of this phenomenon, relationships turn into abuse:

1. A misogynistic man does not consider it necessary to ask for forgiveness and never repents of his actions.
2. The girl stops believing in herself and increasingly tries on the image of a victim.
3. A man strives to control his wife in everything.
4. Doesn't consider her a full-fledged partner in a relationship, puts her in dependent roles.

You need to fight misogyny, change your own behavior and way of thinking.

How to overcome internal and external misogyny - practice

Misogyny or misogyny is a pretty serious issue. As a rule, this condition is supported by psychological trauma. To combat the condition, a person can do the following:

1. Read articles about gender studies, study scientific data. This will help you understand that girls can also achieve and achieve a lot.
2. Look around, take a closer look at your friends, colleagues, relatives. Surely among them there are wonderful, interesting and erudite women. Some are raising two children on their own, others occupy leadership positions, and others have achieved success in science.
3. Give women a chance more often. For example, use the services of a female doctor.

It is almost impossible to cope with the condition on your own. Usually the situation is complicated by the fact that the man is not aware of the problem. In his opinion, he thinks absolutely correctly and is not ready to change anything.

Only a psychologist or psychotherapist can help get rid of misogyny. First, you will need to work through old traumas and change your attitude towards them, and only then begin to fight misogyny.

Thank you for reading the article. Have you encountered misogynistic women or men in your life? How did you interact with them and what kind of relationship did you have? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

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Is it possible to get rid of misogyny?

With a hidden form of misogyny, it is very difficult to recognize an obvious sexist.
The situation is further aggravated by the fact that none of the men admits their problem voluntarily. That is why the first stage of treatment will be the awareness of the problem by the man himself. However, not everyone will be able to completely get rid of a psychological disorder, given that the severity of psychosis, as well as the inability to identify its causes, can become an obstacle.

So, to identify the severity of psychosis, as well as its elimination, it is advisable for a man to visit a psychotherapist who will help not only determine the root cause, but also determine treatment methods.

For this type of psychosis, the following measures can be applied:

• drug treatment;
• psychological therapy.