patriarchy

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Markus Schleinzer's "Rose" premiered at the Berlin film festival Sunday, with Sandra Hueller playing a woman in 17th-century Germany trying to escape the strictures of patriarchy by passing herself off as a man.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

She worried the themes discussed — patriarchy, capitalism and poverty — could be taken out of context and used against her.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

Swift’s engagement to the football star was long anticipated by her die-hard fans, who for years studied her lyrics about heartbreak and the patriarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

“It’s about patriarchy and misogyny, and obviously, primarily, about a woman discovering her voice,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Maybe having a mom who also wants to dismantle the patriarchy and a dad who wears frilly aprons will do that.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon