misogynoir

[ mi-soj-uh-nwar, mahy‐ ]

noun

1. the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward Black women (often used attributively): The media’s erasure of the contributions of Black women to the project was called out as an instance of misogynoir.

   misogynoir attitudes and comments;

   The media’s erasure of the contributions of Black women to the project was called out as an instance of misogynoir.

Other Words From

• mi·sog·y·noir·is·tic [mi-soj-, uh, -nwa-, ris, -tik] adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynoir¹

Blend of misogyny ( def ) and French noir “black”; coined in 2008 by queer feminist scholar Moya Bailey (born 1947)

Example Sentences

The rapper, who suffered a great deal at the hands of internet hate campaigns and misogynoir before and during Lanez's trial, stated, "I started to watch a lot of people start to dehumanize me and a lot of people were trying to take control of my narrative and tell my story."

From Salon

"People are bullying Cynthia Erivo now and yes, it’s rooted in misogynoir," a fan chimed in.

From Salon

But even with that knowledge, there is even still a level of misogynoir that is perpetuated by both non-Black and Black people alike who feel that Black hair has to look one specific way.

From Salon

Swift may be referring to the public condemnation she faced for dating Healy, who has had a history of spewing misogynoir online towards Black women like rapper Ice Spice.

From Salon

The open letter ends by directly addressing Amewudah-Rivers and other Black women actors who have experienced the “traumatic hurdle of misogynoir” while pursuing their craft.

From Los Angeles Times