misogynoir

American  

[mi-soj-uh-nwar, mahy‐] / mɪˈsɒdʒ əˌnwar, maɪ‐ /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• misogynoiristic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of misogynoir

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

Example Sentences

When Black women attempt to celebrate their achievements and survival when others won’t or to speak their truth about experiences with racism, prejudice, violence and misogynoir, there’s a virtual shushing that tends to happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The show explores marginalization in hip-hop and how misogynoir — the combined racism and misogyny against Black women — is embedded in culture.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2023

Not all of them would make every website's year-end superlative list, but considered together, they may be the most accessible examples of counteroffensives against misogynoir in 2022 – and very likely in 2023, too.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022

Moya Bailey, a Northwestern University professor who coined the term misogynoir, found that social media platforms such as TikTok and Twitter perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Black women because it’s profitable.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

The concurrent hardships of sexism and racism form a dynamic known as misogynoir.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2021