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patriarchy [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of Ideologies
DEF

The predominance of men in positions of power and influence in society, with cultural values and norms favouring men.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie des idéologies

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

Strictly speaking, a patriarchy is a social system in which family systems or entire societies are organized around the idea of father-rule.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie de la famille
DEF

Organisation familiale ou sociale basée sur l'autorité du père.

Spanish

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