PATRIARCHY IS A SIN OR GOD’S WILL?
WHAT IS PATRIARCHY? In layman’s language, the term ‘patriarchy’ refers to the social system where male holds a dominant position with respect to moral authority and political leadership. It is a male dominant society where male considers himself to be the ultimate decision making authority and assumes supremacy in social, economic and moral spectrum. ‘ Patriarchy’ literally means “Rule of the Father” where men are dominant over women in all aspects of the society. However, it should be noted that this concept of patriarchy did not exist in history due to the notion that ‘male supremacy’ itself was sufficient and fulfilling. WHAT IS PATRIARCHAL SOCIETY? The society where patriarchy exists is Patriarchal society. It is male dominant society where men are economically and socially empowered to take decisions and at the same time entitled to inheritance of property. Nowadays, it is well known concept and possess everyday resonance. There are number of factors that defines a patri...