Misandry facts for kids

Misandry is a word that describes a strong dislike or even hatred towards men and boys. It's a specific type of misanthropy, which means hating all people, but misandry focuses only on males. A person who feels this way is called a misandrist. Sometimes, misandrists might believe unfair things about men, like thinking they are all bad, silly, or not good people.

What is Misandry?

Misandry is when someone has very negative feelings or beliefs about men and boys just because they are male. These feelings can lead to unfair opinions or actions. For example, a misandrist might think that all men are dangerous or harmful, even if there is no reason to believe that about a specific person.

How is Misandry Different from Sexism?

Misandry is often confused with sexism, but they are not exactly the same. Sexism is when someone treats a person unfairly because of their gender. This can happen to anyone, male or female. Sexism is about unfair treatment or beliefs based on gender roles, but it doesn't always involve hatred. Misandry, however, is specifically about having strong negative feelings or hatred towards men.

Sometimes, certain ideas or groups are seen as misandric if they appear to show a strong dislike or unfairness towards men. Misandry can also involve treating men unfairly or acting against them because of these negative feelings.

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  Entrepreneurs on Etsy made and sold embroidery parodying the term "male tears," which was reported in newspapers.

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In Spanish: Misandria para niños