PATRIARCHY

SUBJECT: GENDER, SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
Prepared by Mrs. GUNJAN SHARMA

1. Prepared By: GUNJAN SHARMA Assistant Professor Pragati College, Raipur. PATRIARCHY

2. A System Of Society Or Government In Which The Father Or Eldest Male Is Head Of The Family And Descent Is Reckoned Through The Male Line. Meaning of “RULE OF THE FATHER”

3. Patriarchy comes from Greek word PATRIARKHES It means “FATHER OF A RACE” “CHIEF OF A RACE” “HEAD OF THE FAMILY” Patriarchy which is compound of PATRIA (FATHER) and ARKHO (RULE)

4. Patriarchy Is A Social System In Which Men Hold Primary Power And Predominate In Roles Of Political Leadership, Moral Authority, Social Privilege And Control Of Property. Some Patriarchal Societies Are Also Patrilineal, Meaning That Property And Title Are Inherited By The Male Lineage. DEFINITION

5. Social organization marked by the supremacy of the father in the clan or family, the legal dependence of wives and children, and the reckoning of descent and inheritance in the male line A SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION ORGANIZED ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OR PRACTICES OF PATRIARCHY

6. PATRIARCHY Leadership power Rights Strength Property Rules out Upbringing

7. Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Some patriarchal societies are also patrilineal, meaning that property and title are inherited by the male lineage.

8. In a patriarchal system men make all decisions both in the family as well as in the society

9. Main hold all positions of power and authority

10. Toys for or female children may emphasize different values and roles within society such as mother or housekeeper rather than educated professional

11. History books main focus on male figures than female figures

12. Man will be the heroes in all situations

13. Men are considered superior Man will be the focus and developers of all events and inventions Man will have the control at all times on finances and education

14. SUPPORT AND BARRIERS OF PATRIARCHY SYSTEM

15. PATRIARCHY EDUCATION FAMILY COMMUNITY HOME BUSINESS GOVERNMENT

16. The Main Difference Between Patriarchal And Matriarchal Families  Patriarchy is a social organization where father is the authority figure in the family. This is a social system where power is held by men and cultural norms, customs favor men. Matriarchy is a social organization where mother is the head of the family. The descent and relationship are recognized through the female line. ( Khasi Tribe, Garo Tribe, Payynur Tribe)