Misogynist

Misogynist is a person who hates women because they are women. That person can be either man or woman. In fact there are some women who do not like to hang around with other women, the most common reason they give is that woman talk only trivial issues like shopping, cloths etc., therefore they declare that hanging around men is intellectually stimulating. And of course there are some men who prefer to keep away for various reasons, mostly imaginary sometimes factual.

Is misogyny a normal or abnormal or super normal phenomenon? Why am I writing on this topic at this point of time? Reason is simple; some students of mine seem to perceive myself as a misogynistic person. Is it a compliment or criticism? I am of a opinion that if someone perceives something about you, at least shades of those qualities must be present in you. Though perceptual errors frequently occur in our interactions, one should take feedback and make serious reflections.

It cannot be a compliment even for a priest, since hatred of anything or anybody eventually brings forth callous effect for everyone. Siddha philosophers are known for teaching that down fall for a man is due to three factors: woman, wealth and land. Attachment to any one of the three can effectively destroy the peace of mind. One should not confuse between hatred and overcoming attachment. In fact if you hate, you are more attached to that person but inversely. Freedom and hatred are opposing phenomena.

In my case, my sisters too have pointed out that I am misogynist. But you know sisters can’t be trusted for their opion; if you refuse to do shopping for them or refuse to take them for movie, they would name you as a misogynist.

But, I have a compelling evidence to prove that I am not misogynistic: during my school days I was one of the committed member of a fan club dedicated also addicted to silk smitha.