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Pa - tri - ar - chy, noun
Etymology: from ancient Greek, “rule of the father”.

A societal system in which men hold the bulk of the social, political and economic power, and which works to maintain itself, often through the subjugation of women.

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On the Patriarchy Hypothesis, we look at how the patriarchy, still very much alive and kicking, is influencing the lives of women in science - today. By looking at evidence from various studies and reports, as well as the stories from real women in science, we reveal just how insidious the effects of this system are.

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