SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is the main feature of a patriarchal society?
A
People move up the social pyramid.
B
Priests ad scribes have more power than soldiers.
C
Men control both public and private affairs
D
Some social groups are much wealthier than others.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Patriarchal (adj.) describes a general structure in which men have power over women. Society (n.) is the entirety of relations of a community. A patriarchal society consists of a male-dominated power structure throughout organized society and in individual relationships.

Detailed explanation-2: -The patriarchal societal norms encourage men to violate women’s sexuality in both private and public spheres in order to control her. The Brahminical patriarchy operates at every sphere in Indian society to control women and her sexuality in perpetuating the caste system and male domination.

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