antifeminism

noun

Meaning

Opposition to feminism or the belief that women should not have the same social, political, or economic rights as men.

Examples

  • The historical literature highlights how antifeminism was used to justify denying women the right to vote.
  • Modern antifeminism often manifests in online spaces through the rejection of gender equality initiatives.

Synonyms: sexism, misogyny, patriarchal, chauvinism