Patriarchal (adj.) describes a general structure in which men have power over women.
Society (n.) Is the entirety of relations of a community.
Patriarchal society is a male- dominated organization in society and in relationships. Men have been in charge or ‘head of the household’ for as long as anyone can remember. It can be dated back to about 12,000 years ago. The patriarchy was started in ancient greek partriarches. The Greeks thought it was “natural” for male supremacy in pretty much everything. It was power that was held and passed down by the elder males of the family. In a traditional patriarchy the elder men had power over the younger men and boys and not women.
Men interpret this word in different ways. One is buit around misogyny and the sexual expliotation of women. This is probably the most common one we see these days. The patriarchy doesn’t just affect some women at home but in the workplace as well. It is supported by cultural norms and keeps repeating itself. Some people believe that some men are not misogynistic but as they get to know them it shows through their actions and words. There are lots of things that go along with the male misogyny, such as slut shaming women for being sexually active, the sexualization of womens bodies, pornography, and the trying to berate women for trying to speak out about sexual assult and rape. In the article “The age of Patriarchy: how an unfashionable idea became a rallying cry for feminism today” it states, “That is before you scrutinise the act of rape itself: for some feminists, sexual violence is so clearly a means of controlling women that it is not only an outrage often perpetrated under patriarchy, but its very underpinning.”
In my opinion I think that men thinking they are superior affects society big time. It is something that is harmful to women in multiple ways. Men can have a confident mindset, I agree with that, but thinking that they are so much better than women and thinking that they can control the meek women in the world is something that should not happen. Lots of women deserve to thrive in life but have been controlled by this type of man.
Do you think misogyny is harmful to women and society?
What is your opinion on the patriarchy?
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This is a very interesting topic. Thank you for expressing your opinion. I think that women are underrepresented in positions of power throughout the world. The male domain of academia and in leadership positions, having ideas ignored only to be repeated by a male colleague, being told to fall in line and not critically evaluate decision-making. So why don’t women rule, and why don’t they have more influence over the way the world is structured?
Very interesting topic and very well done! I do think you could have replied back to students a few more times.
I think that misogony is not correct. When women are controlled by men, the women sometimes feel used or abused. I think that some men get to controling of women and that is not ok. I think that women should have their own choices and be able to choose what they want to do in their life. 6Allyson says, "I would hate being in a relationship where I would have to cook for my husband everynight and just stay home and clean and do chores." I think that she said this perfectly. I would not wnt to cook, clean, and do chores all day everyday.
Misogony is very bad for any type of society, though I think that there is more misnandry in this society than misogony, though I'm not saying that men have it a ton harder than women in the society, but in some cases men have it harder living in this type of society. I feel that patriacrchy in today's society is very bad but in some of the cases it is what forms a society. For example in a dangerous situation people would rather have a man over a women because a man is genetically stronger and more confident than a women, not saying a women couldn't do the same, but saying that most men have that genetic advantage.
Yes this this true. Some people feel safer in certain situations with a male by their side. Men do have a genetic advantage with things I won't disagree with that and it is hard for everyone living in this society.
Yes 100% misogyny is harmful to women. I would hate being in a relationship where I would have to cook for my husband everynight and just stay home and clean and do chores. It would totally harm a womens mental health if she was in a relationship like that. Also its horrible that women are slut shamed for how they dress, people even go so far and say that its the womens falut for getting SAed because of what she is wearing. It is ridiculous, it is never a womans fault for getting SAed.
I think the patriarchy is extremly out dated and needs to be updated with todays standards. I also belive that the misogyny puts a big toll on womens mental health considering the fact that women are constantly slut shamed for being active or even dressing a certain way. Men on the other hand are rewarded for being sexually active.
Yes, I think that misogyny could very much be harmful to women and society today. Some women find themselves stuck in a relationship with a very toxic and misogynistic man. Thinking that their women owe it to them to stay at home and not be as successful as them, put food on the table, keep the house clean 100% of the time, but in all reality they have the right to be what they want and who they want this could be damaging for a women's mental health. I think that the patriarchy is very messed up at times where the “man of the household” feel they have to step up and protect the family this can be mentally dangering because they feel like they have to hold every emotion in otherwise they are perceived as weak they feel like they can’t talk to anybody because they will get picked on or judged.
Yes men also have it hard not just women. They are affected by the patriarchy sometimes just as much as women. They sometimes sturggle with being "head of the household." Men are supposed to be strong, but sometimes thats hard for them.
seeing as the fact there are social standards like "men cant be physically/mentally/sexually abused ". those are very real subjects and the fact that you brought that up is great. men can feel neglected/abused. ive seen interactions where a man is being verbally assaulted and ratted out to the police, for wanting to enjoy a day with his kids.there are some clear double standards not just for women, people!
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