Misogyny (GA , RP ) is hatred or strong prejudice against women. The word comes from the Greek words μίσος (misos, "hatred") + γυνη (gunê, "woman"). Compared with anti-woman sexism or misandry (hatred or fear of, or strong prejudice against men), misogyny is termed by most feminist theories as a political ideology—similar to racism or antisemitism—that justifies and maintains the subordination of women by men.