Feminism is clear on the how of womens oppression, less so on the why . Discuss in relation to Smiths Misogynies.

Throughout history and to this day women across the globe remain severely disadvantaged in terms of economic opportunities in comparison to their male counterparts. McLanahen & Kelly found that women within the USA are 50% more likely to live in poverty than men[1] whilst women working fulltime in the UK only earn 80% of the male total[2]. In Misogynies Smith states the reason for this continued oppression are the women-hating tendencies inherent every man. It can however be said that whilst she does tentatively speculate on the origins of this  hatred , with religion and upbringing being her key themes, she offers no particularly strong arguments and no conclusive evidence to back up her claims….(short extract)