FULL PAPER ON; TITLE - “PATRIARCHY & WOMANHOOD”

Abstract

Patriarchy is a system of relationships, beliefs, and values embedded in political, social, and economic systems that structure gender inequality between men and women. Attributes seen as “feminine” or pertaining to women are undervalued, while attributes regarded as “masculine “or pertaining to men are privileged. a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.” Due to most modern societies being patriarchal, women are restricted access to the power and privilege that is attributed to men.

Fathers, sons, uncles and grandfathers began living near each other, property was passed down the male line, and female autonomy was eroded. As a result, the argument goes, patriarchy emerged. Those characteristics are Male Domination, Male recognition, Male solipsism, and Obsession with Control.

Patriarchy reinforces structural violence against women by projecting discriminatory gender roles that often place limitations on how far they can go. Excluding women from collective resources paves way for male domination. Male domination means that a level of power superiority is instituted against women.

Patriarchy is a socially-constructed system where men have primary power. It affects many aspects of life, from political leadership, business management, religious institutions, economic systems and property ownership, right down to the family home where men are considered to be the head of the household.