can someone simplify this for me. (patriarchal society)?

Question

what dose it mean?

Answer 1

Simply stated:

Male dominace.

seen as the 'power' and 'security'.

if you have read pride and prejudice and emma by jane austen, patriarchal society is a dominant theme.

Answer 2

Patriarchy describes the structuring of society on the basis of family units, where fathers have primary responsibility for the welfare of their families

Answer 3

Primarily ruled by men as opposed to "matriarchal" society where women are more likely to be in leadership roles.