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What Is Patriarchy?
What is patriarchy? Has it always existed? How can we recognize it?
Does it subordinate all women, in the same way, everywhere? Is it a system of discrimination that has been institutionalized? Are all institutions patriarchal? Do all men benefit equally from it?
In addition to initiating a discussion on the above topic through a question-and-answer format, this booklet attempts to locate women's struggles for social change, in a context where the patriarchal control of major social and political institutions makes for specific forms of discrimination against women, with a special focus on South Asia.
Does it subordinate all women, in the same way, everywhere? Is it a system of discrimination that has been institutionalized? Are all institutions patriarchal? Do all men benefit equally from it?
In addition to initiating a discussion on the above topic through a question-and-answer format, this booklet attempts to locate women's struggles for social change, in a context where the patriarchal control of major social and political institutions makes for specific forms of discrimination against women, with a special focus on South Asia.
44 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1993
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September 22, 2018
An excellent book, easy to read, no jargons & written is accessible style. Everyone should read the book.
April 28, 2013
a basic primer for any novice wishing to get initiated into womens' studies.
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