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'''Patriarchy''' | '''Patriarchy''' was originally a term referring to a family structure, or a society based on such family structures, in which the father holds the social and political power. | ||
More broadly, | More broadly, '''patriarchy''' can be used to refer to a collection of social institutions which enforce male supremacy and male power over women. This [[sex-class]] hierarchy requires the [[gender]]ing of society. | ||
[[Category:Feminism]] | [[Category:Feminism]] | ||
[[Category:Theory]] | [[Category:Theory]] | ||
Revision as of 15:12, 8 May 2007
Patriarchy was originally a term referring to a family structure, or a society based on such family structures, in which the father holds the social and political power.
More broadly, patriarchy can be used to refer to a collection of social institutions which enforce male supremacy and male power over women. This sex-class hierarchy requires the gendering of society.