against women may be explained as a phenomenon resulting from the tolerance of
inequality between genders, which exists in the hierarchical groupings,
historically built among which social classifications and the classifications
regarding the differences between genders are based. This leads to the
subjugation of women in the relationship of gender, disqualifying them as
inferior because they are biologically different.
cultural beliefs have ascribed superior status to masculinity which led to the
development of diverse hierarchical gender orders which legitimatmise male
authority and control over females and other subordinates.
principle has been the organizing principle of societies and communities across
the globe. It has further imprinted upon us the assignation of unequal value
and privilege to men and women.