patriarchy
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Italy's problems on that front are currently on display at the Museum of the Patriarchy, a thought-provoking new exhibition in Rome.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchy of Jerusalem condemned 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, as we see in the film, punishes dissent so effectively that we are afraid of dissenting at all.
From Salon • Aug. 14, 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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