PATRIARCHY


Meaning of PATRIARCHY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ peɪtriɑ:(r)ki ]

( patriarchies)

1.

Patriarchy is a system in which men have all or most of the power and importance in a society or group.

The main cause of women’s and children’s oppression is patriarchy.

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2.

A patriarchy is a patriarchal society.

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