patriarchal
adjective
pa·tri·ar·chal
ˌpā-trē-ˈär-kəl 
: of, relating to, or being a patriarch or patriarchy
a patriarchal culture
a patriarchal religion
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The director nevertheless says his female protagonists shouldn’t be seen merely as pawns of a patriarchal society.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2024
Most rap fans realize that the only reason either one is advocating against patriarchal violence now is to sway the court of public opinion.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2024
Most rap fans realize that the only reason either one is advocating against patriarchal violence now is to sway the court of public opinion.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
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“Patriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriarchal. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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