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patriarchy

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Sociology, Family
pa·tri·arch·y /ˈpeɪtriɑːki $ -ɑːr-/ noun (plural patriarchies) [countable, uncountable]  1. SSa social system in which men have all the power 男权至上的社会制度2. SSFa social system in which the oldest man rules his family and passes power and possessions on to his sons 父权制 matriarchy
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patriarchyBut Fromm interprets it as a conflict between matriarchy and patriarchy.We work in whatever ways we can toward the end of capitalist patriarchy.First, it will modify concepts of patriarchy visavis the state.It is time to challenge standardised doctrines of patriarchy and imperialism.Not only does it symbolize the rise of patriarchy, it also coincides with the Babylonian conquest of Sumeria.This reveals a fundamental contrast between either biological or sociological determinism and the patriarchy thesis.That culture refused to die, giving the patriarchy a headache.
pa·tri·arch·y nounChineseSyllable
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patriarchy
patriarchy /ˈpeɪtriɑːki $ -ɑːr-/ noun (plural patriarchies) [uncountable and countable]
1. a social system in which men have all the power
2. a social system in which the oldest man rules his family and passes power and possessions on to his sons
matriarchy


patri·archyBrE /ˈpeɪtriɑːki/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpeɪtriɑːrki/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] (
plural
patri·archies
)
a society, system or country that is ruled or controlled by men 男性统治的社会(或制度、国家);男权政治;父权制   compare matriarchy