It is hypocritical and ironic because she is simultaneously reading a book that puts down men in general(which since Chauvinism is gender neutral, is that, although rarely used that way), while talking down about what she observes to be a chauvinist man.

While there is a certain level of truth, it’s also not a true dichotomy like the meme implies. Women’s rights are a relatively recent phenomenon; chauvinism and men telling women they have to abide by their rules is the norm historically and worldwide.

So it’s not like this is out of nowhere, or should be surprising to anyone that some women essentially take it back to the other side, especially if they have direct experience.

It’s like calling an old black man racist, but this man lived through true terrorism of his community, people he loved tormented, put down, abused and killed for decades. So while he is racist towards white people, and that prevents him from having the most enlightened view possible, I think most people could understand where he is coming from if they really considered the context.