patriarchy
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patriarchy
A form of society or social system in which men occupy the dominant role in the family, state, and society and exercise power over women and children. The term is often used in sociological and feminist debates.
Feministische Bewegungen kritisieren das Patriarchat und seine historisch gewachsenen Strukturen.
Feminist movements criticize patriarchy and its historically developed structures.
The word comes from the Greek 'Patriarch' (founding father, ancestral father). The ending '-at' often denotes a system, an office, or a state, as also in 'Staat' (state) or 'Konsulat' (consulate).
Die Endung -at deutet auf eine Herrschaftsform oder ein System hin.
The ending -at points to a form of rule or a system.
You can recognize the meaning from context: In sociological debates, it is about social structures (m01). In historical texts about antiquity or the Bible, it is about male heads of families (m02). In a religious context, it refers to a high office in the Orthodox Church (m03).
Die Soziologin hält einen Vortrag über das moderne Patriarchat.
The sociologist is giving a lecture on modern patriarchy.
In its sociological meaning, 'Patriarchat' (patriarchy) is a technical term that is often used in academic and political discussions. It frequently has a critical connotation.
In der Studie werden die Auswirkungen des Patriarchats auf die Wirtschaft analysiert.
The study analyzes the effects of patriarchy on the economy.
In a socially critical context, 'Patriarchat' (patriarchy) is often combined with verbs such as 'kritisieren' (to criticize), 'überwinden' (to overcome), or 'abschaffen' (to abolish). The phrase 'patriarchale Strukturen' (patriarchal structures) is also very common.
Die Bewegung kämpft dafür, alte patriarchale Strukturen aufzubrechen.
The movement is fighting to break up old patriarchal structures.
diocese
'das Bistum' and 'das Patriarchat' can both refer to an office or a territory in church contexts. For that reason, they can be confused. 'Bistum' is the administrative district of a bishop, especially in the Catholic or Anglican Church. In this context, 'Patriarchat' means the office, dignity, or territory of a patriarch, especially in some Christian churches such as the Orthodox churches. For normal Catholic structures in a region, 'Bistum' is usually correct. 'Patriarchat' only fits when it is really about a patriarch or his church jurisdiction.
Das Patriarchat von Konstantinopel spielt in der orthodoxen Kirche eine wichtige Rolle.
The Patriarchate of Constantinople plays an important role in the Orthodox Church.
Im Bistum gibt es mehrere Schulen und soziale Einrichtungen.
There are several schools and social institutions in the diocese.