patriarchal

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Della Cruz’s stirring Ninoy standing tall against the patriarchal savagery of Renfro’s Ferdinand and the petty vindictiveness of Acasio’s well-drawn Imelda is a powerful call to action.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

"It is a way of asserting women's place in a world and a system that remains deeply patriarchal," stressed Centeno, an expert in non-verbal communication.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

This is a self-aware martyr, assertive and vulnerable, manipulated by shadowy patriarchal forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

It means a patriarchal society and a political system that has long been dominated by men is now led by a woman.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

“Well, it is certainly important to subvert the patriarchal paradigm, and I suppose this is a way All right, then,” he said, stepping to the left of the podium.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green