patriarchal

Example Sentences

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She says she is motivated by a desire to change deeply negative images of single mothers often found in Chinese film, television and literature that reflect long-held patriarchal beliefs about heteronormative family structures.

From Reuters

India is still a largely patriarchal society, where women are expected to be primary caregivers at home.

From BBC

“And that is the same way that women can support patriarchal or male supremacist movements,” she added.

From Seattle Times

“They didn’t want to carry the patriarchal kind of Black masculinity leadership model,” Lomax said.

From Seattle Times

Olsen began by adopting a disarmingly feminine voice she imagined would have helped Candy navigate her patriarchal community, and the character’s manicured mannerisms “fell into place.”

From Washington Post