Makin, writing within the confines of 17th-century British culture, was subject to the patriarchal structures governing her society.

Critics of the movement argue that it was created by a patriarchal structure for its own maintenance.

She exemplifies a woman's decisive influence within traditional Japanese patriarchal structures and values.

In this book she claims that in the 20th century men suffered from the breakdown of patriarchal structures.

The patriarchal structure of their society gave women a lowly role.

The patriarchal structure of most families reinforces the integration of the whole unit.

The patriarchal social structure of Morocco puts women as being inferior to men in all aspects.

Lesbians are especially vulnerable, according to the report, due to the patriarchal structure of Zambian society.

Dowry payments are another manifestation of the patriarchal structure in India.

The patriarchal structure of the family orders the raping and beating of women.