patriarchy

Example Sentences

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If you’re wondering what’s included in their letters to Santa this year, Jinkx is asking for the dismantling of the patriarchy, the rise of feminine rule and unabashed freedom for androgynous people.

From Los Angeles Times

“What’s in decline is patriarchy, and people’s demand for it,” she added.

From Salon

She believes women are hesitating to post their partners because of the "patriarchy we live under, and how oppressive it is to women".

From BBC

The controversy gained traction because of Smith’s record of championing the marginalized, citing theorists like Frantz Fanon while targeting empires and the omnipresent patriarchy.

From Los Angeles Times

But in a country steeped in patriarchy, challenges remain.

From BBC