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PATRIARCHY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Movements
- Sociology of Women
- Sociology of Ideologies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anarcha-feminism
1, record 1, English, anarcha%2Dfeminism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anarchist feminism 2, record 1, English, anarchist%20feminism
correct
- anarcho-feminism 3, record 1, English, anarcho%2Dfeminism
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anarcha-feminism generally posits that patriarchy and traditional gender roles as manifestations of involuntary coercive hierarchy should be replaced by decentralized free association. 3, record 1, English, - anarcha%2Dfeminism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements sociaux
- Sociologie des femmes
- Sociologie des idéologies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anarcha-féminisme
1, record 1, French, anarcha%2Df%C3%A9minisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anarcho-féminisme 2, record 1, French, anarcho%2Df%C3%A9minisme
correct, masculine noun
- féminisme libertaire 3, record 1, French, f%C3%A9minisme%20libertaire
correct, masculine noun
- féminisme anarchiste 1, record 1, French, f%C3%A9minisme%20anarchiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L']anarcha-féminisme articule plusieurs luttes. Il lutte autant particulièrement contre l'oppression des femmes que contre toutes formes d'oppression et souhaite instaurer l'autogestion face à ces rapports sociaux. 1, record 1, French, - anarcha%2Df%C3%A9minisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
- Sociology of Ideologies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- patriarchy
1, record 2, English, patriarchy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The predominance of men in positions of power and influence in society, with cultural values and norms favouring men. 2, record 2, English, - patriarchy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
- Sociologie des idéologies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patriarcat
1, record 2, French, patriarcat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-12-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- risk of homelessness
1, record 3, English, risk%20of%20homelessness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- risk of houselessness 2, record 3, English, risk%20of%20houselessness
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the risk of homelessness cannot be dissociated from other broader patterns of socio-economic disadvantage and marginalization including racism, patriarchy, and colonization. 3, record 3, English, - risk%20of%20homelessness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- risque d'itinérance
1, record 3, French, risque%20d%27itin%C3%A9rance
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- risque de sans-abrisme 2, record 3, French, risque%20de%20sans%2Dabrisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chercheurs ont [...] réussi à cerner certains facteurs qui augmentent le risque d'itinérance, soit : la maladie mentale et la toxicomanie; l'échec du mariage et les relations violentes; la désinstitutionnalisation; la pauvreté et les problèmes de logement abordable; l'accès réduit à l'aide sociale et au logement social; la conjoncture économique. 3, record 3, French, - risque%20d%27itin%C3%A9rance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Movements
- Sociology of Women
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antifeminism
1, record 4, English, antifeminism
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anti-feminism 2, record 4, English, anti%2Dfeminism
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The meaning of anti-feminism has varied across time and territory, but it has been and is deeply political. It is based on the denial of any of the following dimensions... : that there is patriarchy, that the sexual division of labour favours men or that collective actions must be promoted to correct these discriminations and inequalities. In other words, anti-feminism is a collective opposition to the emancipation of women... 3, record 4, English, - antifeminism
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements sociaux
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antiféminisme
1, record 4, French, antif%C3%A9minisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contre-mouvement qui s'oppose au mouvement féministe et cherche à faire obstacle à l'émancipation des femmes. 1, record 4, French, - antif%C3%A9minisme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En tant que contre-mouvement, l'antiféminisme est traversé par différents courants de pensée, à la manière des mouvements sociaux qui se structurent autour d'une pluralité d'identités collectives et d'idéologies. En raison de son rapport d'imitation, l'antiféminisme évolue et se transforme en fonction des avancées du mouvement féministe avec qui il entretient un rapport conflictuel. 1, record 4, French, - antif%C3%A9minisme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Movimientos sociales
- Sociología de la mujer
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- antifeminismo
1, record 4, Spanish, antifeminismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendencia contraria al feminismo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - antifeminismo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- kyriarchy
1, record 5, English, kyriarchy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When people talk about patriarchy and then it divulges into a complex conversation about the shifting circles of privilege, power, and domination--they’re [now] talking about kyriarchy. 2, record 5, English, - kyriarchy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A] neologism coined by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza and derived from the Greek words for "lord" or "master"(kyrios) and "to rule or dominate"(archein) which seeks to redefine the analytic category of patriarchy in terms of multiplicative intersecting structures of domination 3, record 5, English, - kyriarchy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- kyriarchie
1, record 5, French, kyriarchie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La kyriarchie est un concept désignant les systèmes d'oppression combinés, l'idée que le capitalisme, le patriarcat, la suprématie blanche, l'hétéronormativité, la cisnormativité, la théocratie et d'autres systèmes auxquels nous n'avons pas forcément donné de noms, sont tous connectés, s'influençant et se soutenant réciproquement. 2, record 5, French, - kyriarchie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
- Sociology of the Family
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- patriarchy
1, record 6, English, patriarchy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Strictly speaking, a patriarchy is a social system in which family systems or entire societies are organized around the idea of father-rule. 1, record 6, English, - patriarchy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- patriarcat
1, record 6, French, patriarcat
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisation familiale ou sociale basée sur l'autorité du père. 1, record 6, French, - patriarcat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
- Sociology of the Family
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- matriarchy
1, record 7, English, matriarchy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most prevalent forms of familial power and authority are patriarchy, matriarchy, and egalitarianism... A matriarchal family is a family structure in which authority is held by the eldest female(usually the mother). 2, record 7, English, - matriarchy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matriarcat
1, record 7, French, matriarcat
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización social
- Sociología de la familia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- matriarcado
1, record 7, Spanish, matriarcado
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predominio o fuerte ascendiente femenino en una sociedad o grupo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - matriarcado
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exercise of power
1, record 8, English, exercise%20of%20power
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patriarchy is the root cause of family violence and is defined as a hierarchal... organization of power.... The patriarchal, hierarchical organization of power depends on people at the top exercising power over others at the bottom.... This analysis of the organization and exercise of power in our society and in our families has a great deal of explanatory power in our consideration of family violence.... 2, record 8, English, - exercise%20of%20power
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- exercice du pouvoir
1, record 8, French, exercice%20du%20pouvoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la familia
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio del poder
1, record 8, Spanish, ejercicio%20del%20poder
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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