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AQA GCSE · Question 13 · Social Stratification
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a male-dominated society?
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a male-dominated society?
Answer options:
A.
Matriarchy
B.
Matrifocal
C.
Oligarchy
D.
Patriarchy
How to approach this question
Recall the key terms related to gender and power in society. 'Patri' is a root word relating to 'father' or 'male'. Match this with the definition of a 'male-dominated society'.
Full Answer
D.Patriarchy✓ Correct
The correct answer is D, Patriarchy. This term is used, particularly by feminists, to describe a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and social privilege.
Patriarchy is a key concept in sociology, especially within feminist theory. It refers to a social system where men hold power and women are largely excluded from it. This system is seen as operating in all areas of society, including the family (where fathers have authority), the workplace (the gender pay gap, the 'glass ceiling'), the media (representation of women), and the state (under-representation of women in politics).
Common mistakes
Confusing patriarchy with matriarchy.
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