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Complete Definition of
"patriarchy"
English
Noun
wikipedia
patriarchy
a social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children
a system of government by males
See also
matriarchy
simple:patriarchy
vi:patriarchy
zh:patriarchy
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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