Emanuela Brun Psychologist Msc

Misogyny isn’t “just” a social or cultural problem, but also a neuropsychological pattern, one that reflects how the brain encodes fear, bias, and dominance. Here’s what happens beneath the surface: Fear circuitry & threat perception When people hold sexist beliefs, studies show increased amygdala activation  when confronted with women who defy traditional gender roles. The brain interprets equality or female authority as a threat to status or identity , triggering defensive