WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In Patriarchal Family, the decision making authority and power lies in the hands of man irrespective of whether it is nuclear family, joint family or the Extended family. Usually the eldest male is head of the family.

Detailed explanation-2: -Patriarchy refers to male dominance in a relationship, whereby men control and dominate the relationship. This is a feminist perspective which sees how the family is a repressive institution for females, preventing them from reaching their full potential.

Detailed explanation-3: -Patriarchy refers to a society dominated by men i.e. society, state and the economy are characterised by systematic, institutionalised and pervasive gender oppression. In a literal sense, patriarchy means rule by the father.

Detailed explanation-4: -The chief exponent of the patriarchal theory is Sir Henry Maine.

Detailed explanation-5: -A patriarchal family is one run by the father or eldest male of a household. He usually decides the duties of the women and children in the family. Traditionally in Nigeria, the eldest male is the patriarch, or leader, of the extended family.