Patriarchy
Patriarchy
Patriarchy (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtriɑːrki/) is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property.
Etymology
The term "patriarchy" derives from the Greek words patria meaning father and arche meaning rule. It was first used in the 19th century to describe a specific type of "male-dominated family" - the large household of the pater familias of the Roman Empire.
Related Terms
- Matriarchy: A social system in which females hold primary power.
- Kyriarchy: A social system or set of connecting social systems built around domination, oppression, and submission.
- Gender inequality: The idea and situation that women and men are not equal.
- Sexism: Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.
- Feminism: A range of social movements, political movements, and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patriarchy
- Wikipedia's article - Patriarchy
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