Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny Winner of the Hillman Prize

Winner of the Hillman Prize for Nonfiction

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Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny Winner of the Hillman PrizeMisogyny is a hot topic, yet it's often misunderstood. What is misogyny, exactly? Who deserves to be called a misogynist? How does misogyny contrast with sexism, and why is it prone to persist or increase even when sexist gender roles are waning? This book is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics by the moral philosopher and writer Kate Manne. It argues that misogyny should not be understood primarily in terms of the hatred or