Media Studies Terms

noun the state of being held in low esteem or disrepute

• The company's decision to associate with suppliers of ill-repute has damaged its reputation.
• I wouldn't trust that mechanic, he's known to be of ill-repute.
• Stay away from that bar, it's full of people of ill-repute.
• The old mansion had an air of ill-repute, with rumors of ghosts haunting its halls.

noun a term used to describe the intersection of misogyny and anti-black racism

adjective describing the specific type of discrimination and prejudice faced by black women

• Misogynoir is a term that specifically describes the intersection of misogyny and anti-Blackness.
• Some people still struggle to understand the concept of misogynoir and its impact on Black women.
• Misogynoir is a real issue that Black women face on a daily basis.
• The roots of misogynoir run deep in society, affecting how Black women are perceived and treated.