patriarchal – patriarchaler – am patriarchalsten
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Based on the idea that men hold the main power and authority in a family, society, or institution.
Die patriarchale Gesellschaft benachteiligte Frauen in vielen Bereichen.
The patriarchal society disadvantaged women in many areas.
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| comparative | patriarchaler |
| superlative | am patriarchalsten |
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| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
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'Patriarchal' (patriarchal) belongs to the same word family as 'Patriarch' (patriarch), a term for a male head of a family. This connection helps you recognize the idea of male authority in the word.
In ihrer Familie bestimmte der Großvater nach patriarchalen Vorstellungen über das Leben aller anderen.
In her family, the grandfather governed everyone else's lives according to patriarchal principles.
'Patriarchal' (patriarchal) is used especially in social, political, and academic discussions. It often carries a critical tone, particularly when describing unequal power relations.
Die Autorin kritisiert das patriarchale Frauenbild in den alten Schulbüchern.
The author criticizes the patriarchal portrayal of women in the old textbooks.
Common collocations include 'patriarchale Strukturen' (patriarchal structures), 'patriarchale Ordnung' (patriarchal order), and 'patriarchale Denkmuster' (patriarchal patterns of thought). Combined with 'geprägt' (shaped) or 'organisiert' (organized), 'patriarchal' (patriarchal) also often describes how a family or institution functions.
Der Verein ist bis heute patriarchal organisiert.
The association is still organized along patriarchal lines today.
