What Is Patriarchy? | पितृसत्ता क्या है ? | Feminism Explained

Transcript of the video: Patriarchy, also known as "Pittrasatta" or "father's authority," is a system in which the father or the eldest son is the head of the family. This system is not limited to just the family, but it also affects every important aspect of society. Because of this, we often see men in positions of power in politics, sports, business, and entertainment, while women are underrepresented. According to the famous writer Simone de Beauvoir, most of the violence in the world is perpetrated against minorities, and despite being half of the world's population, women are still subjected to violence. So, how did this happen? Why did it happen? And has patriarchy existed since the beginning of time? Were all societies patriarchal? These are all questions that may come to mind, and we will try to find the answers to them. According to Frederick Engels' book "The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State," patriarchy originated from the inheritance of private property by the father. Since women's role was primarily to manage the household, inheritance was passed down to the son. However, according to Gail Omvedt and Gerda Lerner, there is no concrete evidence regarding the origin of patriarchy. The promotion and dissemination of patriarchy were carried out by religions, regardless of whether it was Christianity in the Western world, Islam in the Middle East, Hinduism in India, or Buddhism in the Eastern world. Men established these religions, and men also spread their patriarchal rules. Moreover, philosophers who influenced science or logical reasoning also promoted patriarchy. Educated people who did not believe in the blind faith of religion were influenced by philosophers like Aristotle or Plato. Their patriarchal thoughts were based solely on their personal beliefs and not on scientific evidence. It should be noted that patriarchy did not exist in every part of the world. In societies where men were not considered “superior”, women also held the same status as men. For example, in the province of Mosuo in China or among Native American tribes, women held a higher position than men, owning land, property, and engaging in trade. In Ancient Egypt, women also held a higher position than men. In Greece, the contribution of patriarchy is significant, but there were exceptions, such as Sparta, where women had equal rights as men. In India, there were and still are several tribes and communities where women have equal status as men. However, even though women have constitutional rights in most countries, socially, they still face struggles. Women, transgender individuals, and others are still not seen in significant roles. In India, even after more than 70 years of gaining independence and having a constitution, only 23% of women are employed compared to 73% of men. In the Indian parliament, only 10% of the members are women. Until patriarchy is eradicated socially, regardless of the rights given, women will continue to face obstacles. If you liked this content, you can watch more of such videos- How victim blaming works?:    • How victim blaming works? | Feminism Expla...   Are you a Fake Feminist?:    • Are you a Fake Feminist? | Feminism Explained   To Abuse or NOT to Abuse?:    • To Abuse or NOT to Abuse? | Feminism Expla...