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Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny it is the political defense
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"Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating"

- Andrea Dworkin

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In this quote, feminist author Andrea Dworkin highlights the root cause of the hatred towards feminism - the hatred towards women. She argues that anti-feminism is not just a difference with feminist concepts, but rather a symptom of ingrained misogyny. Dworkin suggests that those who oppose feminism are actively safeguarding and perpetuating the social hatred towards females. By corresponding anti-feminism with misogyny, she highlights the interconnectedness of these 2 problems and the need to address them together. Dworkin's words function as a powerful tip that the defend gender equality is not almost promoting for ladies's rights, but also about difficult and dismantling the underlying hatred towards women that fuels anti-feminist beliefs.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Andrea Dworkin between September 26, 1946 and April 9, 2005. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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