"Single Women: A History of Misogyny" is a comprehensive examination of the patriarchal structures that have influenced female identity and roles in society since prehistoric times. The author, Andrea Shoebridge, analyzes the systematic devaluation of women, particularly unmarried women, and highlights how this marginalization has been legitimized by religious and scientific institutions. The monograph traces the development of gender relations from the Paleolithic Mediterranean region to the modern world, including cultural and social changes in England and Australia. By considering the fluctuating social position of women over millennia, it becomes clear how patriarchal ideologies control access to reproductive, economic, and political resources. In an era where more and more women aspire to a life of relational independence, the ongoing relevance of patriarchal discourses that idealize sexual bonds is critically examined.