patriarchy

• Soziale Ordnung, in der Männer die Vorherrschaft innehaben und Macht, Autorität oder Abstammung über die männliche Linie weitergegeben werden; auch die Herrschaft des Vaters oder des ältesten Mannes in Familie und Gesellschaft.

A form of social organization in which a male is the family head and authority or lineage is traced through the male line.

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1. Social system with male dominanceB2formal

   A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

   Patriarchat

   • The ancient society was structured around a strict patriarchy.
   • Many cultures have moved away from traditional patriarchy.
   • The concept of patriarchy is often discussed in sociology classes.

   Antonymematriarchy

2. Male-led family structureB2formal

   A form of social organization in which the father or eldest male is the head of the family and descent is traced through the male line.

   Patriarchat

   • In a patriarchy, property and titles are passed from father to son.
   • The family operated as a patriarchy, with the grandfather making all decisions.
   • Historically, many royal families followed a strict patriarchy.

   Synonymepatriarchate