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    Patriarcal (en. Patriarchal)

    /patɾjaɾ'kal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to patriarchy, a social system where the man has the dominant role.
    The patriarchal society limits women's opportunities.
    La sociedad patriarcal limita las oportunidades de las mujeres.
    Supporting or promoting the authority of the father or man in the family.
    Patriarchal structures often perpetuate gender inequalities.
    Las estructuras patriarcales a menudo perpetúan desigualdades de género.
    Based on a social organization in which men are the main holders of power.
    The patriarchal model has been criticized in recent years for its lack of inclusion.
    El modelo patriarcal ha sido criticado en los últimos años por su falta de inclusión.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'patriarchalis', which refers to 'patriarch', a male figure of family authority.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    patriarchal society
    Social organization characterized by male dominance.
    sociedad patriarcal
    patriarchal system
    Social structure that grants privileges to men over women.
    sistema patriarcal
    patriarchal family
    Family where the man exercises leadership and power.
    familia patriarcal

    Related Words

    patriarchy
    Social system where the man is the figure of family authority.
    patriarcado
    matriarchy
    Social system in which women hold the dominant role.
    matriarcado
    gender
    Category that classifies individuals according to their sex and associated social roles.
    género

    Slang Meanings

    Critical view of patriarchal structures.
    People are questioning the patriarchal model.
    La gente está cuestionando el modelo patriarcal.
    Derogatory use to refer to macho behavior.
    That comment is very patriarchal.
    Ese comentario es muy patriarcal.