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Angela Saini - Patriarchy and the Roots of Gendered Oppression

Oct 4, 2023
Angela Saini, author of 'The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule', discusses the origins and embedded nature of patriarchy in societies. Topics include exploring gender diversity in different societies, the impact of colonization on matrilineal societies, advancements in archaeological and genetic evidence, and the assumptions and connections of patriarchy worldwide.
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Quick takeaways

  • Patriarchy is not a single overarching system, but rather multiple patriarchies that vary across different parts of the world.
  • Ancient societies like ancient Greece and Rome were selectively used to justify and reinforce patriarchal power structures throughout history.

Deep dives

The Complexity of Defining Patriarchy

Patriarchy is a complex concept that is difficult to define. In her book, Angela Sainey argues that there is not a single overarching patriarchy that controls every aspect of life, but rather multiple patriarchy's that vary across different parts of the world. These patriarchy's are constantly evolving and changing, serving the interests of the social elites at the top. Sainey emphasizes that patriarchy is a form of elite male domination, rather than the domination of all women by all men.

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