Patriarchy: Theoretical Postulates and Empirical Findings

Abstract

Patriarchal power relations mainly denote a gender-linked allocation of social roles which are the product of everyday interactions and practices. This paper describes patriarchy and discusses how it operates in social life, defining and controlling gender roles. Some theoretical postulates are examined and availed to interpret how patriarchal norms and associated subordination is socialised and internalised in women. Empirical studies conduced among highly educated professional women are reviewed to identify the zones in their life where patriarchy rules and to assess how far they have been successful in improvising and innovating patriarchal norms

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