patriarchy
Example Sentences
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The black-and-white drama tells the story of a woman passing herself off as a man in rural 17th-century Germany to escape the constraints of patriarchy.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
“What’s in decline is patriarchy, and people’s demand for it,” she added.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 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
The international bestselling series shows not only how the twin forces of poverty and patriarchy affect women; it’s also a tale of the highs and lows of a lifelong best friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
Jane, your films were about sticking it to the man, snapping back at the patriarchy by showing strong female protagonists who didn’t conform to gender roles.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
