女性蔑視

• Reading: じょせいべっし
• Romaji: josei besshi
• Kanji breakdown: 女 (jo/onna) — woman; 性 (sei/shō) — nature, sex, gender; 蔑 (betsu/sagesumi) — contempt, scorn; 視 (shi/mi) — to regard, view
• Pronunciation: /dʑo.seː.beɕ.ɕi/

Meaning

Misogyny; sexism; contempt for women. An attitude or behaviour that demeans or discriminates against women.

A compound noun combining 女性 (women) and 蔑視 (contempt, looking down upon). Used in social and political discourse to describe discriminatory attitudes or structural inequalities. Often appears in discussions of workplace discrimination, media representation, or political remarks.

Examples

1. 彼の発言は女性蔑視だと批判を浴びた。 His remarks drew criticism for being misogynistic.
2. 組織に根付いた女性蔑視の文化を変えるには長い時間がかかる。 Changing a culture of misogyny deeply embedded in an organisation takes a long time.
3. 女性蔑視的な広告が炎上し、企業は謝罪に追い込まれた。 A misogynistic advertisement sparked an online backlash, forcing the company to issue an apology.

Usage Guide

Context: social issues, gender equality, politics, media

Tone: critical

Origin & History

Compound of 女性 (woman, female) and 蔑視 (contempt, disdain). 蔑 means to despise or look down on; 視 means to regard or view. The term became prominent in Japanese social discourse in the 2010s alongside global feminist movements.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal