In the news media, conservative commentators try to scare men and turn women away from working together for equality by referring to "feminazis" and characterizing any criticism of the status quo as

A) female privilege.
B) "male-bashing."
C) double standard.
D) a trivialization of male needs.

Conservative commentators often use the term "male-bashing" to discourage women from speaking out against sexism and inequality. This approach seeks to create a false sense that any critique of gender roles and systemic oppression is a direct attack on men, rather than a necessary conversation about equal rights. By characterizing feminists as "feminazis," they also attempt to paint any feminist activism as extremist and dangerous, further discouraging women from engaging in the pursuit of gender equality.