Every ten minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member.1 This grim reality, revealed in the UN’s Femicides in 2023 report, exposes the harrowing scale of the global femicide crisis. Categorized as the most extreme form of misogyny, femicide is the fatal culmination of a broader epidemic of violence against…
Misogyny
Misogyny is a deep-seated dislike or prejudice against women. It manifests in various forms, from subtle microaggressions to overt acts of violence. This harmful ideology has pervaded societies for centuries, shaping gender roles, limiting women’s opportunities, and perpetuating inequality. Understanding this type of anti-female bias is crucial for dismantling patriarchal structures and creating a more just and equitable world. From historical oppression to modern-day discrimination, misogyny continues to impact women’s lives.
According to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, a hate crime is defined as a criminal offense motivated by the offender’s biases against an individual or group’s:
- Race
- Religion
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Gender identity
Crimes motivated by misogyny, or hatred towards women, are be classified as hate crimes under this definition.
Thalia Graves alleges she was gang raped by Sean “Diddy” Combs and his bodyguard Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman.
Reflections on the role of attachment disorders in addiction as well as family- and intimate partner violence.
Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercive control. He remains in custody at MDC Brooklyn.
Elon Musk responded to Taylor Swift‘s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president with a post that was highly misogynistic and objectifying. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the business mogul made a flippant comment that ultimately devalued women’s contributions to public discourse, particularly in politics. Instead of engaging with the substance of Swift’s presidential endorsement, Musk attempts to…
The femicide of Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei has sent shockwaves across the global sporting community, pulling back the curtain on the issue of gender-based violence in Africa. Cheptegei, 25, died on September 5, 2024 after being set on fire by her former romantic partner on her way home from church in Eldoret, Kenya. This tragedy has sparked widespread outrage…
A hobosexual is an underhanded breed of opportunist who enters into romantic relationships primarily to avoid homelessness.1 They are known for charming their way into hearts and homes for a rent-free ride and a steady flow of resources. These characters feel entitled to your residence, income, and domestic labor in exchange for nothing more than the dubious privilege of their company….
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs breaks his silence as the fifth accuser comes forward with allegations of rape.
Harvard students take a stand against the school’s enabling of John Comaroff, after he was accused assault and found guilty of sexual harassment.
Women targeted for non-fatal strangulation by an intimate partner or family member are 750% at risk of being killed by the same perpetrator.