Patriarchy literally means "the rule of the father" and comes from the Greek πατριάρχης (patriarkhēs), "father or chief of a race", which is a compound of πατριά (patria), "lineage, descent, family, fatherland" (from … See more

Pre-history
Sexual division of labour
Some preconditions for the eventual development of patriarchy were the emergence of increased See more

Sociologists tend to reject predominantly biological explanations of patriarchy and contend that socialization processes are primarily responsible … See more

While the term patriarchy often refers to male domination generally, another interpretation sees it as literally "rule of the father". So some people believe patriarchy does not refer simply to male power over women, but the expression of power dependent on age … See more

Patriarchy is a social system in which men are the primary authority figures in the areas of political leadership, moral authority and control of property. Sociologist Sylvia Walby defines patriarchy as "a system of social structures and practices in … See more

Studies of male sexual coercion and female resistance in nonhuman primates (for example, chimpanzees ) suggest that sexual conflicts of interest underlying the patriarchy precede … See more

Gender inequality today remains significantly influenced by patriarchal structures, which manifest in various ways across different societies.
According to United Nations, $6.4 trillion the estimated annual requirement for certain sectors in … See more