An analysis of True and Fake Feminism

Feminists claim that their vision is gender equality for all and that they work towards this through various programs and partnerships that vary from region to region. For example, the movement building across the Asia Pacific, and their research, policy, and advocacy in Australia. 

Feminists use inclusivity as a core part of their movement, and the phrases “intersectionality” or “intersectional feminists” have surfaced quite often. Intersectional feminism can seem complicated, but it really is just about acknowledging the interchange between gender and other forms of discrimination.

What is misandry? We’re all broadly aware of the term misogyny which refers to the hatred and prejudice of men towards all women, but have we ever pondered the idea that there may be a similar term in favour of men? Misandry. Misandry could be defined as condescension towards, hatred and contempt for, or prejudice against males.

Colloquies and discussions over the idea of misogyny and misogynists, in general, are quite widespread and prevalent in today’s day, yet the profundity of misandry is often undermined in forums of discussion. The concept of misandry is veracious but however, it is often justified, masked, denied, or even unacknowledged. As a matter of fact, double standards in our society prominently lie among the lines of misogyny being profoundly shameful and frowned upon, whereas misandry is often supported and encouraged.

The basic and core form of misandry would include ignorance towards the rights of men and the surfacing of questions such as the following: 

1. “What are men being oppressed from?” 
2. “What are men enduring?” 
3. “Men shouldn’t cry.” 
4. “Man up!”
5. “You’re a Fragile Man!”

Ideas and mindframes such as these fall under the categories of toxic feminism, pseudo feminism, and misandry. However, a majority of the population of both men and women stand to follow these beliefs, and practice the use of such slurs, still claiming to be part of the feminist party. Once again revisiting the fact that real feminists consider the rights of both genders when coming to a conclusion about equal rights.