Patriarchy
/pˈeɪtriˌɑrki/
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Definition
(noun) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.
Sentence Examples
Patriarchy is seen by some ideological groups as necessary for society.
The woman said: “Men are amazing. All hail the patriarchy”.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Feminist scholars argue that ____ has shaped social institutions in ways that disadvantage women.