I have a theory that this is because of the inherent “vouch” of a woman. You can see a guy by himself and you have no idea if he’s a freak or a weirdo or whatever. But if he’s with a woman, that signals to other women that he’s (weakly) vetted and thus acceptable / desirable
Nobody loves their mother more than misogynistic men, they love her for her pain, suffering and sacrifices. And they resent & hate independent women who is unwilling to do the same