what does patriarchy mean?

Answer 1

ruled by men

Answer 2

Patriarchy (from Greek: patér, genitive form patris, which shows the root form patr- meaning father; and arché meaning old, beginning or, metaphorically, rule) is a word used to describe the cultural expectation that fathers have primary responsibility for the welfare of families (in ancient cultures, this included management of household slaves). The word is often used, by extension, to refer to societies where men are also expected to take primary responsibility for the welfare of the community as a whole, and hence take on the duties of public office. The adjective is patriarchal and patriarchalism refers to the practice or defence of patriarchy

Answer 3

Patriarchy in reference to society means a society run by men. It also refers in Latin to the patriarch or male leader of a group or family (Someone who knows Latin might answer it better)
Western society is traditionally patriarchal - although that has shifted a bit in the last 40 odd years. Some societies can be Matriarchal - that is the power lies with the women.

Answer 4

Patriarchy is a belief in the oldest family member. The oldest living male is the Patriarch. The oldest living female is the Matriarch.

Answer 5

Patri=father
archy=ruler
Therefore, it means to be ruled by the father. Matriarchy means to be ruled by the mother.

Answer 6

It means "Big Daddy is in charge."