The logic is simple ...

In an age of civil rights, non whites demand equality. White men feel vilified.
In an age of gender rights, women demand equality. Men feel vilified.
In an age of sexual preference rights, LGBTs demand equality. Straight men feel vilified.
In an age of religious rights, non Christians demand equality. Christian white men feel vilified.
In an age of workers rights, working class people demand equality. Rich white men feel vilified.
It just seems that when you're at the top of the food chain, some one is out to get you. Women have always been seen as either property, simple minded, lesser, weaker, non equal, and unworthy.
The winds of change are upon us. As long as you fight it, you will feel vilified.