Patriarchat
patriarchy
The German word "Patriarchat" is a noun that means "patriarchy". It is derived from the Greek words "patriarches", meaning "chief or head of a family" (where "patri" refers to father and "arche" refers to rule or leadership). The term refers to a social system or structure in which men hold primary power, predominating in roles of leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
Similar words in German include "Männersystem" (men's system) and "Männlichkeit" (masculinity).
The difference between "Patriarchat" and these similar terms is that "Patriarchat" specifically denotes a system of societal governance and influence favoring male authority, while "Männersystem" might assert a broader interpretation of male predominance without the explicit structural implications.
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Das Patriarchat wird oft in kritischen Diskussionen thematisiert.word
The patriarchy is often discussed critically.
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