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Tag Archives: patriarchy
What is Patriarchy?
Working definition The systematic domination of women by men in some or all of society’s spheres and institutions Origins of the Concept Ideas of male dominance have a very long history, with many religions presenting it as natural and necessary. … Continue reading
Posted in Sex and gender, Sociological concepts
Tagged feminism, Gender, inequality, institutions, patriarchy, sex, Sociology
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Feminist Theory for A Level Sociology: An Introduction
Inequality between men and women is the most significant form of inequality Anthropological evidence demonstrates that inequalities between men and women exist in every single society in human history, and in most of these societies women have an inferior social … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Sex and gender
Tagged feminism, Gender, patriarchy, public-private, sex, Sociology
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Feminist Theory: A Summary for A-Level Sociology
Introduction – The Basics Inequality between men and women is universal and the most significant form of inequality Gender norms are socially constructed not determined by biology and can thus be changed. Patriarchy is the main cause of gender inequality … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism
Tagged A level, difference, feminism, liberal, marxist, patriarchy, radical, Sociology
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Sylvia Walby’s Six Structures of Patiarchy
To Sylvia Walby, the concept of Patriarchy must remain central to a feminist understanding of society. She argues that there are six patriarchal structures which restrict women and maintain male domination – the existence of these structures restricts women’s freedom … Continue reading