Complete Definition of "patriarchy"

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Noun
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patriarchy

  1. a social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children
  2. a system of government by males

See also
matriarchy

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Revision and Credits for"patriarchy"
  • 2007-12-26 17:46 - 76.28.67.224 - Removed incorrect statement patrilianity is a system of [[inheritance]] through the male line patrichy is not.

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