| 单词 | patriarchy |
| 释义 | patriarchy (once / 90918 pages) n A patriarchy is a social system or organization run by men. If Dad always gets the last word in your house, then you're living under a patriarchy! A patriarchy is a social or political system with one or several men in charge. It may refer to society at large or to one segment, such as the Catholic Church, with the Archbishop and Pope in positions of power. The word can also describe family systems, especially when relationships and property are determined by males. In modern times patriarchy is often considered to be oppressive to women; if you’re a feminist, then you’re definitely not a fan of patriarchy. WORD FAMILYpatriarchy: patriarchic, patriarchies USAGE EXAMPLESPerhaps the reason for the disconnect isn’t just a reflection of deeply entrenched patriarchy. Salon(Dec 26, 2016) Mrs. Clinton’s “makeup free look,” she wrote, is “one last middle finger to the patriarchy.” New York Times(Dec 02, 2016) If fascism “now just means aggressive nationalism, racism, patriarchy and authoritarianism, then maybe it is back on the agenda,” Bosworth continues. The Guardian(Dec 01, 2016) n a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line Syn|Hyper patriarchate social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships |
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