How Does Patriarchy Affect Us Today?

Patriarchy means the rule of men, and it is one of humanity’s oldest social structures. It has affected the majority of the world’s societies and cultures throughout time.
But despite its prevalence, both patriarchy and its critiques are often misunderstood. Watch the video above to understand why and learn more about the characteristics of patriarchy.

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– Video Chapters –
0:00 Intro
1:55 How We Talk About Patriarchy
3:00 What Does Patriarchy Mean?
3:48 How is Patriarchy Practiced?
4:38 What Patriarchy Doesn’t Mean
7:52 Residual Effects of Patriarchy
8:30 A Common Misconception
9:01 Patriarchy At Play

Sources and further reading from this video:
“The Creation of Patriarchy” by Gerna Lerner
Merriam Webster Dictionary


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We made a video about the foundations of patriarchy - check it out:    • Where Did Patriarchy Come From?  

About:
Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s program at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.” Link to article: https://mormondom.com/letter-to-a-mor...
The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings are able to flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive.


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