Critical Theories and Intellectual Traditions · Theoretical Paradigms: Structuralism, Marxism, feminism, existentialism, poststructuralism, modernism, postmodernism, new historicism, postcolonialism, posthumanism · 2 marks · Multiple choice
In feminist literary theory, what does patriarchy refer to?
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Correct answer: (B) A societal system where men hold primary power
In feminist theory patriarchy is the social system in which men hold the main power and authority, and women are subordinated. It is not a genre, style or period.