patriarchy
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"They are not monsters - they are just regular people we encounter in our daily lives. Patriarchy is so deeply entrenched that most people are not even aware they are being misogynistic," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Patriarchy was propped up as an arrangement where both sexes had duties and made sacrifices.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2024
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchy of Jerusalem issued a statement condemning the attack and said it would “not abandon its religious and humanitarian duty” to provide assistance.
From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2023
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchy of Jerusalem issued a statement condemning the attack and said it would “not abandon its religious and humanitarian duty” to provide assistance.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023
Patriarchy succeeded matriarchy, but whether as a gradual evolution or otherwise is not clear.
From The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races An Interpretation by Brown, Sanger
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