Abstract
In the present paper, the most prestigious and thorough paremiographic source published in Spanish, Luis Martínez Kleiser's Refranero General Ideológico Español ( 1989 ), is analyzed to assess how misogynistic beliefs have manifested in Spanish paremiology and whether, having circulated for centuries, they were still considered relevant at the time of composition of the work. As stated in the paper, misogynist proverbs are believed to have been used by an exclusively male dominating class to shape society's point of view towards women. As shall be seen, this work was also conditioned by the socio-political context in which it was published, as well as the compiler's own political stance. • Proverb collections often rely on outdated materials and currency is not taken into consideration by the compiler. • Proverbs contribute to the establishment and diffusion of ideas that are accepted as unchallengeable by society. • Proverbs attest to a centuries-old misogyny in society. • Proverbs contribute to the justification of sexist beliefs.
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