Misogynists are not applauded in society.

Misogynists : a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Philanderers : a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women; a womanizer.
Philologists : person who studies literary texts as well as oral and written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning.
Philanthropists : a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Philogynists : a person who likes or admires women.

Antonym of Misogynists is Philogynists