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The rule of the father



Patriarchy literally means "the rule of the father" and comes from the Greek word patriarkhia, which means "father or chief of a race." It is a social system in which power or authority is given to men to govern society. The society is dominated by men, who are given more privileges than women.

Negative effects of a Patriarchal Society

Women have no autonomy. They are expected to follow men. In a society dominated by men, the laws and policies are biased toward women. If there is conflict between a husband and wife in the administration of properties or how to rear their child, the decision of the husband or the father shall prevail. If a woman decides to get married, she traditionally takes the family name of her husband, and their child also takes the family name of the father.

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