These three verses are often citied to show misogyny in Manusmriti. That's certainly not the case.

Common sense when applied, will prove that these verses mean the exact opposite of what you claim they mean. https://twitter.com/Athiestika/status/1358326000300400640
Manu Maharaj is asking men to keep their guard in the presence of women. How is that misogynist? Did you read the commentary by Acharya Medhatithi?

No you didn't. Because that would mean your filthy agenda would get destroyed completely.
Here, Manu Maharaj is not commenting on women or on their character, he is talking about the men and their inherent nature, especially young boys. We have to remember that he is addressing young boys, who are his students.
But Manusmriti is for everyone. Not just his students. He says,men can NEVER let their guard down in presence of a woman. Why is this wrong?Isn't this better for women and their safety that men keep themselves in check?Don't we scream ourselves hoarse that even infants are r@ped?
What is the fault of infant girls who are brutally r@ped? Or toddlers who or young school girls who are molested in school buses or women in general?

Infants and toddlers are molested and r@ped because men these days fail to keep themselves in check.
No one tells them to keep their urges in check. Manu Maharaj is commenting on how even the most learned man can lose self control and commit a heinous act if he doesn't keep himself in check.

Knowledge DOESN'T guarantee self control. This thought is emphasized upon here.
Acharya Medhatithi's commentary says the exact same thing. Manu Maharaj has prohibited men from touching women. Don't we complain of unnecessary touches in crowded buses, uncomfortable glances, strangers trying to have a conversation unnecessarily?
Here all of this is PROHIBITED for men. Talk only when necessary. Do not touch women. Don't gaze at a naked woman. Don't even sit with your close relatives because even most learned of men can lose control at the sight of a female form, be it his mother or sister or anyone.
A man is attracted to a woman. The female form is attractive to them and even knowledge is insufficient in the face of these urges. So,it is better that men are warned of them in advance and are told to maintain a certain distance in first place. Read the red underline carefully.
These three verses are probably the most misunderstood verses and are taken to mean the exact opposite of what they actually mean.

Also, Hinduism doesn't take women as sexu@l objects. In fact, they are respected and worshipped. https://twitter.com/Athiestika/status/1358359779471630336?s=19
There is NO slavery in Hinduism.
No, animal slaughter is strictly prohibited as per Vedas. Human slaughter claim is laughable. Manusmriti itself talks about property rights of women.

Rest of the claims are laughable. Please come back with something better next time.
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