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Il patriarcato
A social system in which power is held by men. This term is central to gender studies and feminist anthropology in Italy.
Examples in context
La critica al patriarcato è centrale nel femminismo.
The critique of patriarchy is central to feminism
Molte strutture sociali sono ancora influenzate dal patriarcato.
Many social structures are still influenced by patriarchy
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