alleryWhat does the word patriarchy literally mean?
ARule by mothers
BRule by the people
CRule by religion
DRule by father
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rule by father
Patriarchy literally means rule by father and describes a system that values men more and gives them power over women.
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