Evaluation of Misogyny article:
- Is the article's content relevant to the topic? Are some areas under- or over-developed?
- online misogyny and psychological impact seem the most under-developed yet important sections of the article. This is the most current/modern day case of misogyny that many women on the internet experience yet the impacts of this culture is not expressed on this article.
- Is it written neutrally?
- there are small areas where it could be more neutral but overall yes.
- Does each claim have a citation? Are the citations reliable?
- citations seem good from what I have clicked on!
- Does the article tackle one of Wikipedia's equity gaps (coverage of historically underrepresented or misrepresented populations or subjects)?
- yes- misogyny and the underrepresentation of women in many sectors of life go hand in hand.
First talk page draft:
This article could use some updating with references and recent studies. I plan to make contributions focusing especially on 1) the introduction section needing to have a more well-rounded summary of article contents, 2) more information in the Online Misogyny section as this more modern form of misogyny needs as much dedication as the lengthy history sections, and 3) studies to be added to the Psychological Impact section of the article. To begin, I will draw on two studies (referenced below) that can both contribute to the Online Misogyny section. The first study discusses how online misogyny formulates obstacles for women when trying to engage in the internet both publicly and politically. The authors also call for actions/rules to be put in place to remove misogyny, etc. from the internet. The second study outlines how Urban Dictionary contributes to misogyny online and the misogynistic definitions, sentences, etc. that get so many thumbs up on the site. Both of these can be utilized to outline different factors that enable and progress misogyny on the internet, emphasizing its broad scope.
Barker, K.; Jurasz, Olga (2019). "Online Misogyny: A Challenge for Digital Feminism?". Retrieved 2020-10-15.
Ging, Debbie; Lynn, Theodore; Rosati, Pierangelo (2019-08-30). "Neologising misogyny: Urban Dictionary's folksonomies of sexual abuse". New Media & Society. 22 (5): 838–856. doi:10.1177/1461444819870306. ISSN 1461-4448.
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First edits for Misogyny article:
I will begin my first draft by editing the Introduction section of the page as it does not encompass the contents of the whole article. This will allow readers to have an overview of the article before they have to sift through the lengthier sections. I still need to edit the online misogyny section, psychological impact section, and add the appropriate links to other Wikipedia pages in the introduction. Citations (indicated with carroted numbers) are referring to the numbering on the misogyny Wikipedia page and will be appropriately linked on the live edit page. See first draft below:
Misogyny (/mɪˈsɒdʒɪni/) is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. It enforces sexism by punishing those who reject an inferior status for women and rewarding those who accept it. Misogyny manifests in numerous ways, including social exclusion, sex discrimination, hostility, androcentrism, patriarchy, male privilege, belittling of women, disenfranchisement of women, violence against women, and sexual objectification. Misogyny can be found within sacred texts of religions, mythologies, and Western philosophy and Eastern philosophy.
Misogyny has existed throughout history, noted as a disease in Classical Greece^17 and becoming a common term in the English language in 2012^31. Evidence and discussion of misogyny also exists across various religions, such as: Ancient Greek, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Scientology. Many misogynstic ideas have also been documented through the work of different western thinkers, such as Aristotle and many others^50.
Misogyny has been proven to lead to both physical and psychological violence. Physical violence instances include misogynist terrorism and domestic violence, as well as a relationship between misogyny and white supremacy^7,65, 64. Misogyny on the internet has also increased over time^66, often in the form of coordinated attacks^66. There is also a trend in similar, stereotyping language being used in this online misogyny^66. Psychological violence such as internalized misogyny, abuse, and harassment also correlate with misogyny^77,72.
Feminist theory touches on different aspects of misogyny, such as the notion of "good" versus "bad" women, the patriarchal bargain, and contempt for the feminine. "Good" versus "bad" women is a concept used to control women and further the misogyny they experience by categorizing women based on their response to their own oppression^79. Denis Kandiyoti also discusses the role of bargaining control of women during times of colonization, referred to as the "patriarchal bargain"^85. Julia Serano discusses that misogyny also involves hatred of femininity, which includes members of the LGBTQ+ community who portray feminine traits^87.
Strides have been made in the United Kingdom to include misogyny as a hate crime, however, the process has been varying in activity over the past several years^89-97. Misogyny has been criticized in various ways, such as the interpretation of misogyny in second-wave feminism^98, evidence that men fear women instead of hating them^99, and that it should be considered as opposite to philogyny^100.
Second edits for Misogyny article:
- adding to the online misogyny section
In a paper written by Dr. Kim Barker and Dr. Olga Jurasz, the authors discuss how online misogyny can lead to women facing obstacles when trying to engage in the public and political spheres of the internet due to the abusive nature of these spaces. These scholars also call for a need to regulate and shut down online misogyny through both governmental and non-governmental means.
Reference: Barker, K.; Jurasz, Olga (2019). "Online Misogyny: A Challenge for Digital Feminism?". Retrieved 2020-10-15.
Third edits for Misogyny article:
- adding to language used section under online misogyny
A 2020 study published in the journal New Media & Society also discusses how language on the internet can contribute to online misogyny. The authors specifically criticize Urban Dictionary, claiming the language used in the definitions are misogynistic and anti-feminist, rather than simply being a collaborative dictionary.
Reference: Ging, Debbie; Lynn, Theodore; Rosati, Pierangelo (2019-08-30). "Neologising misogyny: Urban Dictionary's folksonomies of sexual abuse". New Media & Society. 22 (5): 838–856. doi:10.1177/1461444819870306. ISSN 1461-4448.