What is the meaning of patriarchal society?

Society which is controlled by men, and they use their power for their advantage

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Society which is controlled by women, and they use their power for their advantage

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Society where women use the power of their husbands

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Society where only males live

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The correct option is A Society which is controlled by men, and they use their power for their advantage
Patriarchal society by definition means a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage.
An example of a patriarchy is when the family name comes from the man in the family. The dominance of men in social or cultural systems.

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Which of the following is related to patriarchal society?

15. Consider the following statements about Social life of Rig Vedic period:

1. The Rig Vedic society was patriarchal.

2. Monogamy was generally practiced while polygamy was prevalent among the royal and noble families.

3. Women were given equal opportunities as men for their spiritual and intellectual development.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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