Misogyny In The Black Community

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Misogyny is, by definition, the “dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women”. Misogyny is and has been a long-standing global issue that exists in nearly every single culture, and can predominantly be seen in entertainment, media, politics, religion, and the work force. Though misogyny is an immense problem all over the world, it has appeared countless times in the black community of America.

I believe that misogyny in the black community, as well as globally, is the result of years and years of sexist traditions, gender roles, and racism. Feminism, for example is a movement that advocates for equal women’s rights, which is astounding, and I believe to be extremely important. But does have many flaws. Though feminism does

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