![]() However, this is a separate trope rather than a simple inversion of Straw Misogynist or He-Man Woman Hater, as there is almost always an explanation given for why the character feels this way, rather than it being depicted as an inherent character flaw in the way that men who dislike women are usually written. Either of these will pose a problem for any male lead trying to woo her.Īs with all dislike tropes, the degree to which a particular character Does Not Like Men can and does vary, from simple nervous avoidance to violent retaliation. ![]() Other times, this phrase is simply used as a euphemism to imply that a character is a lesbian. That is, dislike of traits associated with men or of a particular man or men in her life has manifested into a dislike of men as a whole. Usually the assumption is that the character doesn't like machismo, or she has had bad experiences with men in her life, like her father, other relatives, or Love Interests. ![]() This rather vague phrase can lead to tricky interpretation that's sometimes actively milked by writers, usually of romance fiction.
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