Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Regency England was a patriarchal society, and this is reflected in the limited options available to women in the novel.

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and social privilege.

A society or system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of leadership and authority.

A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

A society or system where men hold primary power and women are largely excluded from it.