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Definition

Misandrynoir is a term that refers to the intersection of anti-Black racism and misandry, specifically directed towards Black men. The concept highlights the unique forms of discrimination and prejudice faced by Black men due to both their race and gender. Similar to Misogynoir, which addresses the intersecting oppressions faced by Black women, Misandrynoir sheds light on the compounded negative stereotypes and biases encountered by Black men in various societal contexts.

Etymology

The term Misandrynoir combines "misandry," which refers to the hatred of men, and "noir," the French word for "black." It was coined to address the specific experiences of Black men who face both racial and gender-based discrimination.

Context and Usage

Misandrynoir is used to describe the specific prejudices and discriminations that Black men encounter in society, including in media portrayals, workplace dynamics, and social interactions. The term is grounded in the theory of Intersectionality, which analyzes how various social identities such as race, gender, class, and sexual orientation interrelate in systems of oppression.

Black males, for example, are disproportionately affected by “stop and frisk” laws, depicting them as inherently dangerous or suspicious. They are also central in discussions about academic underperformance and the achievement gap. Research suggests Black males may react to these stereotypes by adopting hyper-masculine behaviors and coping strategies such as the “cool pose.” Traditional psychological research often treats race and gender as separate categories, whereas intersectionality theory examines how these identities intersect and shape experiences and outcomes.

Intersectionality theory, rooted in Black feminist thought, views social identities as intertwined and systems of oppression as interconnected. This approach seeks to accurately examine the production and interaction of identities, marking how race and gender influence experiences. Studies show that the racial and gender identities of Black males are complex and often misrepresented in media and research.

Relation to Divestors

A related group known as Divestors adheres to far-right ideologies, believing that Black women are burdened by the Black community, particularly Black men, and should "divest" from these relationships. Divestors frequently use stereotypes, statistics, and tropes to demonize Black men as a collective, portraying them in a negative light. This contributes to the broader discourse on Misandrynoir by promoting divisive narratives and reinforcing harmful stereotypes against Black men.

Examples

Examples of Misandrynoir can be seen in various aspects of popular culture and media where Black men are often depicted through harmful stereotypes. Academic studies and social commentaries have highlighted instances where Black men are subject to harsher judgments and penalties compared to their peers.

References

- [Intersectional approaches for understanding identity have gained momentum in the social sciences](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Black adolescent males are often perceived as threatening, underachieving, and hyper-masculine, which is reinforced through media outlets and psychological research that portray them as a monolith rather than a heterogeneous group with multiple intersecting identities. This cross-sectional study of 70 Black adolescent males between 14 and 18 years old simultaneously explores their race and gender identities together and associations with self-concept (total and school). Results demonstrated that participants reported a combination of feminine and masculine gender roles, rather than hyper-masculine. A canonical correlation analysis found that Black racial identity attitudes and gender roles simultaneously contributed to significant relationships with total and school self-concept. Study limitations and future directions for research and practice are discussed.

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