Patriarchal Society
The term patriarchal is a noun that refers to a general societal structure in which men have more power/ power over women. Patriarchal Societies have a power structure dominated by males. In a patriarchal society, men hold the positions of power, head the family, lead social groups, and are the bosses in workplaces and governments. Patriarchal societies enforce gender roles through systematic biases. (http://womenshistory.about.com/od/feminism/a/patriarchal.htm)
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