patriarchal society — A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in positions of leadership, authority, and social privilege
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in positions of leadership, authority, and social privilege
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl səˈsaɪəti/
Example Sentences
- The CEO joked that his company wasn't a patriarchal society, but then asked his secretary to make coffee for the meeting.
- Many scholars argue that patriarchal societies limit both women's and men's potential by enforcing rigid gender roles.
- She moved from a patriarchal society to Sweden, where she was amazed to see fathers pushing strollers everywhere.
patriarchal society
NOUN[/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl səˈsaɪəti/]
A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in positions of leadership, authority, and social privilege
A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in positions of leadership, authority, and social privilege
Patriarchal society remains both hierarchical and monarchical
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“The CEO joked that his company wasn't a patriarchal society, but then asked his secretary to make coffee for the meeting.”
“Many scholars argue that patriarchal societies limit both women's and men's potential by enforcing rigid gender roles.”
“She moved from a patriarchal society to Sweden, where she was amazed to see fathers pushing strollers everywhere.”
“The irony of patriarchal society is that it claims to protect women while actually restricting their freedom.”
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