patriarchal

2 definitions • 5 examples

ruled or controlled by men:

She states that the legal system is essentially patriarchal.

patriarchal structure

a patriarchal society

relating to a patriarchy, or to the idea that men are more important than women:

Her morality is not dictated by patriarchal norms, but rather guided by the belief that women's needs are her sole concern.

This is an expression of women's revolt against years of male patriarchal oppression.