patriarchy
A system of social organization where men dominate both the public and the private spheres. Women are considered secondary and dependent on men within patriarchal societies, and in consequence lack power, authority, and resources. Inheritance usually takes place through the male line, and women may be viewed as men’s possessions rather than as people in their own right. Many feminists, particularly radical feminists, regard patriarchy as the source of women’s oppression. Striving for publicly sanctioned ... ...
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