THE CREATION OF PATRIARCHY

The Creation of Patriarchy

The Creation of Patriarchy

Patriarchy is the ''manifestation and institutionalization of male dominance over women and children in the family and the extension of male dominance over women in society in general. The global pattern of patriarchy varies greatly from society to society. For example, women in liberal democracies like the United States, Canada, and England enjoy much greater inclusion in the workforce, higher levels of education, and protection of civil and political rights (for example, freedom of expression and the right to vote) than do women in Iran, Saudi Arabia, or ...