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Patriarchy Is Not Just About Men—It’s About Power Without Righteousness

We often talk about patriarchy as a system that oppresses women and favors men. While this traditional understanding holds a large part of the truth, it is limited. The real problem runs much deeper—and unless we understand its root, we will keep fighting symptoms instead of the disease. Let’s take a journey to redefine patriarchy—not just through the lens of gender, but through the lens of justice and righteousness —and their absence. 🔹 Phase 1: Traditional Understanding of Patriarchy Patriarchy has long been understood as a social structure in which men dominate—economically, politically, religiously, and socially. This is absolutely true. This view sees patriarchy as: A system where men inherit power, and women are reduced to submissive caregivers. A culture that leads to female infanticide, lack of education, bride burning, dowry harassment, and the suppression of women’s voices. A world where gender roles are rigid, and women are often denied autonomy. Feminist movements arose t...