patriarchy

• 一种社会制度或组织形态，其中男性居于主导地位，权力和财产通常由男性继承，或由男性担任家族与社会的首领。

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.

   父权制

   • 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.

   反义词matriarchy

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.

   父权制

   • 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.

   同义词patriarchate