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What does the term patriarchy refer to in modern times?
What does the term patriarchy refer to in modern times?
- A social system where power is primarily held by adult men (correct)
- An economic system based on matriarchal lineage
- A social system where power is primarily held by women
- A system of governance led by elders
Most prehistoric societies were patriarchal in structure.
Most prehistoric societies were patriarchal in structure.
False (B)
What event is suggested to have started the spread of patriarchy?
What event is suggested to have started the spread of patriarchy?
Fatherhood root
In the Ancient Near East, restrictions were placed on a woman's _______.
In the Ancient Near East, restrictions were placed on a woman's _______.
Match the following terms with their definitions.
Match the following terms with their definitions.
Which phrase best describes Androcentrism?
Which phrase best describes Androcentrism?
Women were included in the process of constructing history from the beginning.
Women were included in the process of constructing history from the beginning.
Name a historical group that discussed domestic structure in terms of specified duties for household members.
Name a historical group that discussed domestic structure in terms of specified duties for household members.
Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with masculinity in a patriarchal society?
Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with masculinity in a patriarchal society?
Patriarchal culture promotes the idea that women are inherently strong and independent.
Patriarchal culture promotes the idea that women are inherently strong and independent.
What term refers to the social system where men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property?
What term refers to the social system where men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property?
In patriarchal culture, masculinity is often associated with _____ and rationality.
In patriarchal culture, masculinity is often associated with _____ and rationality.
Match the gender traits to their associated societal expectations:
Match the gender traits to their associated societal expectations:
How does patriarchal society often view expressions of anger in men compared to women?
How does patriarchal society often view expressions of anger in men compared to women?
Women are often encouraged to embrace assertive behaviors in a patriarchal society.
Women are often encouraged to embrace assertive behaviors in a patriarchal society.
What does the phrase 'the path of least resistance' refer to in the context of societal participation?
What does the phrase 'the path of least resistance' refer to in the context of societal participation?
In patriarchal societies, women's identities are often shaped around notions of _____ and emotionality.
In patriarchal societies, women's identities are often shaped around notions of _____ and emotionality.
What is a common consequence of embracing patriarchal culture?
What is a common consequence of embracing patriarchal culture?
Which of the following best defines patriarchy?
Which of the following best defines patriarchy?
Patriarchy only affects women's opportunities and experiences in society.
Patriarchy only affects women's opportunities and experiences in society.
What is one major implication of patriarchy on social identity?
What is one major implication of patriarchy on social identity?
Patriarchy can be described as a cultural idea that __________ roles for men and women.
Patriarchy can be described as a cultural idea that __________ roles for men and women.
Match the aspects of patriarchy with their descriptions:
Match the aspects of patriarchy with their descriptions:
Which element is NOT typically associated with the system of patriarchy?
Which element is NOT typically associated with the system of patriarchy?
Patriarchy is seen as an unremarkable aspect of social life by many individuals.
Patriarchy is seen as an unremarkable aspect of social life by many individuals.
In what way does patriarchy impact the upbringing of children?
In what way does patriarchy impact the upbringing of children?
The system of patriarchy shapes lives in relation to family, religion, and __________.
The system of patriarchy shapes lives in relation to family, religion, and __________.
What is a common misconception about the manifestations of patriarchy?
What is a common misconception about the manifestations of patriarchy?
Flashcards
Patriarchy
Patriarchy
A social system where power and dominance are largely held by men, based on cultural ideas about men and women.
Social System
Social System
An arrangement of shared understandings and relationships connecting people.
System
System
A set of interconnected parts that work together for a specific function.
Patriarchal Beliefs
Patriarchal Beliefs
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Patriarchal Structure
Patriarchal Structure
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Cultural Ideas
Cultural Ideas
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Social Problems
Social Problems
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Patriarchy
Patriarchy
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Early Patriarchy
Early Patriarchy
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Androcentrism
Androcentrism
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Origin of Patriarchy
Origin of Patriarchy
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Ancient Near East Patriarchy
Ancient Near East Patriarchy
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Woman's Productive Capacity
Woman's Productive Capacity
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Historical Representation
Historical Representation
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Hebrew Exclusion
Hebrew Exclusion
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Domestic Structure
Domestic Structure
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Patriarchal Culture
Patriarchal Culture
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Gender Roles
Gender Roles
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Masculine Traits
Masculine Traits
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Feminine Traits
Feminine Traits
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Patriarchal System
Patriarchal System
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Oppression Woven in Daily Life
Oppression Woven in Daily Life
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Participation in Oppression
Participation in Oppression
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Path of Least Resistance
Path of Least Resistance
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Gendered Language
Gendered Language
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Internalized Gendered Behaviors
Internalized Gendered Behaviors
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Study Notes
Patriarchy
- Patriarchy is a social system where power is primarily held by adult men.
- The term was initially used to describe autocratic rule by the male head of a family.
- Anthropological and historical evidence suggests that early societies were more egalitarian.
- Patriarchal social structures emerged much later.
Possible Origins
- Scholars debate the exact beginning of patriarchy.
- Some suggest the concept of "fatherhood" as the groundwork.
- Domination of women by men in the Ancient Near East dates back to 3100 BCE.
- Restrictions were imposed on women's productive capacity during this time.
Androcentrism Defined
- Androcentrism is a male-centered view, treating males as the universal human norm.
- It emphasizes male experiences and perspectives.
- This view treats women as the opposite or complement of men.
- The male is often taken as the benchmark, and the standard for all things.
Patriarchy's Deployment
- Patriarchy is a system manifested in various contexts, behaviours, and cultural aspects.
- It shapes societal structures and individual beliefs.
- It establishes men as the standard of neutrality, with other genders seen as specific subsets.
The System of Patriarchy
- Patriarchy involves interconnected systems of oppression (intersectionality).
- Aspects include gender roles, family structures, religious beliefs, cultural values, and economic structures.
- The systems of patriarchy are deeply intertwined, so patriarchy is more about the interplay of factors than any one isolated element.
- Patriarchy affects many aspects of people's lives.
- It shapes individuals' perceptions and participation.
- It is a system of oppression woven into everyday life.
How Patriarchy Deploys
- Patriarchal culture dictates how things "ought to be".
- People often accept and participate in their own oppression without fully recognizing it.
- People participate in patriarchy while shaping their own lives.
- Men and women are influenced by, contribute to, and participate in patriarchal ideologies and structures.
- Patriarchal culture influences norms regarding social behaviours, including behaviour deemed appropriate for men and women.
- Masculinity is associated with dominance, strength, and rationality, while femininity is connected to submission, nurturing, and emotional traits.
Conclusion
- Patriarchy shapes individuals' lives and participation in society.
- Participants unconsciously contribute to perpetuating or changing patriarchy's impact.
- Patriarchal culture guides expectations on men and women.
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Explore the concepts of patriarchy and androcentrism through this informative quiz. Learn about the historical origins, social structures, and implications of a male-centered worldview. Test your knowledge on the impact of these systems throughout history and in modern society.
