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JHan

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9. Internalized misogyny and internalized racism both exist.

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Sun Sep 10, 2017, 07:20 PM

Sep 2017

It's the effect of sexism and racism in society - some will internalize those ideas and perpetuate them to align themselves with members of society who enjoy more agency.

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Can women be misogynists? [View all] BigmanPigman Sep 2017 OP

Definition: guillaumeb Sep 2017 #1

There are many women who don't think JenniferJuniper Sep 2017 #2

Of course... Plenty of women professionals can relate to the adage that hlthe2b Sep 2017 #3

Ann Coulter comes to mind and Kellyanne Conway. demigoddess Sep 2017 #4

If you don't vote for a person because they are female, it's misogyny, no matter your gender uppityperson Sep 2017 #5

If the shoe fits... (n/t) gtar100 Sep 2017 #6

We call them "ladies who hate women" Warpy Sep 2017 #7

Yes PoorMonger Sep 2017 #8

Internalized misogyny and internalized racism both exist. JHan Sep 2017 #9

Yes, sadly. nt SunSeeker Sep 2017 #10