Are you a misogynist?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2006-09-05 13:47
This story is interesting as it raises the term misandrist in mainstream media:
"If you don't know what a misandrist is, I'm not surprised. It's the opposite of a misogynist and means someone who hates men. Maybe I hang out with inarticulate boofheads, but I've never heard the word used in conversation, let alone as a put-down for a woman who's pointed out basic differences between how men and women view the world and interact with each other. Datum: Microsoft Word's spellcheck doesn't even recognise the term, it is so obscure."
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Double Standards...
"If you don't know what a misandrist is, I'm not surprised. It's the opposite of a misogynist and means someone who hates men. Maybe I hang out with inarticulate boofheads, but I've never heard the word used in conversation, let alone as a put-down for a woman who's pointed out basic differences between how men and women view the world and interact with each other. Datum: Microsoft Word's spellcheck doesn't even recognise the term, it is so obscure."
Basic differences between men and women? SO it's okay to label a man weaker in certain areas but if you dare do that to a woman (like in Harvard) you risk losing your job, life, social status, etc. I like how the article talked about how to cure a misogynist but not the STRANGE RARE misandrist. They aren't sexist! They are just women!
AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY 4th EDITION 2000
I actually purchased an American Heritage Dictionary 4th Edition just because it did contain the definition of misandry.
And as for MicroSoft Words spellchecker not having it in its database, what did you expect from a company run by a dweeb like Bill Gates? His financial generosity has never reached the Men's Movement as far as I know.
I use the words misandry, misandrist and misandric in conversations and correspondence whenever possible.
Luek, you crack me up :-))
Did you really purchase the dictionary just for the reason you stated? In that case you will be interested in the books by Nathanson, 'Spreading Misandry', and 'Legalizing Misandry'.
-Axolotl
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And as for MicroSoft Words spellchecker not having it in its database, what did you expect from a company run by a dweeb like Bill Gates? His financial generosity has never reached the Men's Movement as far as I know.
Has he supported feminist causes?
Radical feminism cures chivalry
Some people tell me I need help
Some people can fuck off and go to hell
Debate and defeat
Yes, But I Also Needed A New Dictionary Anyway.
'Spreading Misandry'
Bought it a couple of years ago.
A great read!