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Patriarchy
01
a broader social or political system in which men hold primary power and women are largely excluded from leadership, decision-making, or influence
Examples
The corporate world has historically been dominated by patriarchy.
Laws and customs reinforced patriarchy in the government and judiciary.
02
a family or kinship system in which a male serves as the head and lineage is traced through the male line
Examples
In traditional patriarchies, the eldest male inherits the family estate.
The tribe followed a strict patriarchy with authority vested in men.
