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title: patriarchy
date: 2024-02-15T11:07:00-05:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# patriarchy

Patriarchies are social systems in which men hold social, economic, religious, and cultural power over women. Patriarchal elements of male dominance exist in all societies, even those that appear to be egalitarian.

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