Misogyny and sexism in Philippines politics
Source: Inquirer
Misogyny and sexism in Philippine politics are ever present, despite the purported increase in the number of female elected officials and public servants. Misogyny, as it is traditionally defined, means hatred of women, though this is an outdated definition and is partial to its true meaning.
Kate Manne, a feminist philosopher who wrote “Down, Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” calls this a “naïve concept,” and instead proposes that “misogyny be understood primarily as the ‘law enforcement’ branch of a patriarchal order, which has the overall function of policing and enforcing its governing norms and expectations.” In relation to this, she adds that sexism is the “justificatory branch” of the same order.
Click here to read the full article published by Inquirer on 22 May 2023.
Misogyny and sexism in Philippine politics are ever present, despite the purported increase in the number of female elected officials and public servants. Misogyny, as it is traditionally defined, means hatred of women, though this is an outdated definition and is partial to its true meaning.
Kate Manne, a feminist philosopher who wrote “Down, Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” calls this a “naïve concept,” and instead proposes that “misogyny be understood primarily as the ‘law enforcement’ branch of a patriarchal order, which has the overall function of policing and enforcing its governing norms and expectations.” In relation to this, she adds that sexism is the “justificatory branch” of the same order.
Click here to read the full article published by Inquirer on 22 May 2023.