patriarchy
der Patriarchat, die Patriarchate
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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.
patriarchy
In history or anthropology, a community ruled by a patriarch, the eldest male head of a family. This form of rule was common in many early societies.
In der Bibel werden die Geschichten der Patriarchen Abraham, Isaak und Jakob erzählt.
The Bible tells the stories of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
patriarchate
In some Christian churches, especially the Orthodox churches, the office, district, or dignity of a patriarch. It refers both to the authority of the office and to the geographical territory.
Das Ökumenische Patriarchat von Konstantinopel hat eine besondere Ehrenstellung in der Orthodoxie.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople holds a special position of honor in Orthodoxy.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Patriarchate |
| genitive | des Patriarchats |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Patriarchat | die Patriarchate |
| accusative | den Patriarchat | die Patriarchate |
| dative | dem Patriarchat | den Patriarchaten |
| genitive | des Patriarchats | der Patriarchate |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprachen wir über das Patriarchat im alten Rom.
In history class, we talked about patriarchy in ancient Rome.
Der Patriarch von Moskau ist das Oberhaupt der russisch-orthodoxen Kirche.
The Patriarch of Moscow is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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.
