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Patriarchy

Verb / ˈpeɪtri:ˌɑ:rki: / Another word for patriarchy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property

Synonyms & similar words

patriarchate masculinism sexism chauvinism machismo androcracy androcentrism andromorphism virism virilism paternalism fatherdom patriarchalism patriarchism patriarchate patriarchism

Example sentences

  1. The patriarchy is a system that gives power to men.
  2. In a patriarchy, men often have more opportunities than women.
  3. Many people are working to dismantle the patriarchy.
  4. The patriarchy can have harmful effects on both men and women.
  5. The patriarchy is deeply ingrained in many cultures.

Quotes

  • 'The patriarchy' doesn't mean that men are bad, just that the world is run by men, and so it's done in a way that is beneficial to men.' - Gloria Steinem
  • 'I think that the patriarchal society we live in is a product of thousands of years of tribalism.' - Alan Ball
  • 'The patriarchal system has always subjugated women to men's will.' - Shirin Ebadi

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