Patriarchia
Patriarchia is a term derived from Ancient Greek, combining "patriarches" (father, chief, ruler) and the suffix "-ia," indicating a state or condition. It broadly refers to a social system or form of governance where men hold primary power and authority. This power is typically concentrated in the political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
In its most common usage, patriarchia describes a society where lineage and inheritance are passed down through
The concept of patriarchia is often contrasted with matriarchia, a hypothetical society where women hold similar