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The dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women, which can perpetuate patriarchal power structures by demeaning women and maintaining unequal power relations.

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex; in patriarchal societies, sexism is a tool to maintain male dominance.

An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, particularly affecting women and minorities; in a patriarchal society, it ensures that higher positions remain dominated by men.

A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

The rights of individuals to decide on the number, spacing, and timing of children; in a patriarchal society, such rights are often restricted, reflecting control over women’s bodies and autonomy.

The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights; in a patriarchal society, it involves challenging and dismantling gender-based power structures.

A cultural and social concept describing norms of masculinity that promote entitlement, sexism, and violence, contributing to the maintenance of patriarchy by valuing dominance and aggression in men.

The average difference in remuneration for men and women who are working; in patriarchal societies, women typically earn less than men for similar work.

Societal rules and expectations that dictate appropriate behavior for people based on their perceived sex, often reinforcing male dominance and female subordination.

A concept that describes the culturally idealized form of manhood that is centered on authority, physical strength, and economic power, often marginalizing alternative masculinities and upholding patriarchal power structures.

A framework for understanding how various forms of social stratification, such as class, race, and gender, intersect to create different levels of discrimination and privilege, especially relevant in the context of patriarchy affecting women differently based on other identities.

A range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of sexes, thereby challenging patriarchal norms.

Unpaid work done within the home, such as childcare and housework; often expected of women and undervalued in patriarchal societies, contributing to gendered power imbalances.

Culturally and socially constructed ideas about the behavior, actions, and roles a particular sex should express, often perpetuating a patriarchal division of labor.

A feminist slogan expressing that personal experiences are intertwined with larger social and political structures; in the context of patriarchy, it highlights how domestic life and personal choices are shaped by and reflect patriarchal power dynamics.

The process by which a woman chooses to accept and uphold patriarchal norms, gaining certain protective or provisional benefits at the cost of participating in the system that contributes to her own subordination.

A sociological concept used to describe a culture in which rape is pervasive and normalized due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality, stemming from and perpetuating patriarchal power dynamics.

Discrimination faced by working mothers or mothers-to-be, in which they are perceived as less competent and less committed to their job; it is a manifestation of patriarchal values that prioritize women's role in domestic spheres over their professional lives.

The concept that individuals in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work, regardless of their gender; discrepancies often reflect patriarchal undervaluing of work traditionally performed by women.