ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](男性)家长制的,族长制的;父权制的 A patriarchal society, family, or system is one in which the men have all or most of the power and importance. (男性)家长制的,族长制的;父权制的
To feminists she is a classic victim of the patriarchal society.
在女权主义者眼中,她是父权社会的典型受害者。
I think marriage is used to uphold patriarchal control.