I think feminism, while acheiving a lot of good, also knocked down the gender barrier for a lot of egotistical and abusive behaviour.
I don't think discrimination can be said to run one way or the other on a general cultural level: people now act like dicks to each other almost regardless of gender. In salaries, it seems women are still behind, but in the UK the "stupid man, clever woman" schtick seems to be a mainstay of advertising.
In personal terms, I've noticed more misandry than misogyny among those I've known - but that's hardly an unbiased sample.
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