Abstract

In the modern, civilized, and progressive society, there is a sense of accomplishment and pride regarding gender equality. Indeed, when compared to the societal structure from a hundred years ago, today’s society differs significantly on a number of prominent aspects. However, society at its root remains patriarchal to this day, and hence misogyny as well as internalized misogyny persist, albeit in a subtler form. In this article an attempt has been made to understand how both of these concepts have changed over the years, what the relationship between them is, the reason behind their continued survival, their impact on society, and the importance of addressing them.