There is a lot of talk about patriarchy and what it meansbut do we really understand the urgency of ending this? How is it reflected in society? What is misogyny?

If you still have many doubts and don’t really understand how it came about, don’t worry. Here we explain EVERYTHING you need to know about patriarchy and its consequences.

What is patriarchy?

It is called patriarchy to the predominance of male authority that is exerted on a group of people or society, specifically on women and children.

In this sense, patriarchy refers to a distribution unequal power and the rights between men and women.

It can manifest itself not only in the family and domestic sphere, but also in the political and work world, personal relationships and society in general.

He main problem of patriarchy is that it unconsciously predominates in the minds of many, even in the 21st century, leaving aside the potential of women.

Characteristics of patriarchy

Economic dependence

As we mentioned previously, women have access to more precarious or lower-paid jobs than those to which a man has access.

Furthermore, the few job opportunities for a woman who is a mother is also one of the main causes of economic dependence, since, even if a woman seeks to fight to become independent from a violent marriage, she cannot do so, because there are no adequate opportunities for her.

Victim of violence

Domestic violence and rape are part of this type of aggression that is often naturalized, legitimized or made invisible.

Job expectations

Generally, there is the idea or belief that men are more dedicated and responsible with work and women are seen as weak or not very capable. That is why it is very common that, when hiring someone, there is a certain preference for a man.

What does misogynist mean?

according to the dictionary pan-Hispanic of the RAE, the term “misogyny” It is defined as an “aversion to women”; Here the concept of “aversion” can be explained as “rejection or repugnance” towards the female gender.