The System of _______, in Which Men Dominate Public, Social

question 29

Multiple Choice

The system of _______, in which men dominate public, social, economic, and political affairs, sustains female oppression at home and in the workplace.

• A) equiarchy
• B) oligarchy
• C) matriarchy
• D) patriarchy

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Definitions:

Medieval European

Pertains to the period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century, characterized by feudalism, the manorial system, and the prevalence of Christian culture.

Social Equality

A state in which all individuals within a society have the same status in certain respects, including civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights, and equal access to certain social goods and services.

Emotional Isolation

A state where an individual feels separated or detached from others, leading to feelings of loneliness and lack of emotional support.

Louis Wirth

A sociologist known for his work on urban sociology and for defining urbanism as a way of life.