Why are adverts so sexist and demeaning and objectifying? The term ‘Patriarchy’ gave a clear name to the system they were trying to demolish and helped make it clear that it was about a system ...
The word patriarchy describes a system that we can all see to be true: the majority of power - almost everywhere in the world - nestles in the hands of men. Patriarchy originates from the Greek ...
Broadly, patriarchy is a social system that prioritises men and sees them as superior to women and is rooted in the oppression and marginalisation of women. Walby identifies six social structures ...