The Cost of Misogyny

This chapter addresses the systemic factors that account for financial misogyny among women, a topic that has been gaining more acknowledgment recently. It highlights the entrenched patriarchal structures that still create barriers for females while deconstructing the economics of misogyny. It emphasizes the role of education and institutions, the prevalence of gender-based violence, the burden of domestic chores, and existing gender inequalities, among other intersecting factors that exacerbate financial abuse. More importantly, this chapter underscores the need for recognizing and measuring unpaid work in a context where tasks and jobs associated with women are still undervalued. Despite current impediments in addressing financial misogyny, digital financial tools and technological advances provide enormous possibilities for transforming financial access among women.