Definitions
- Referring to the office or jurisdiction of a patriarch. - Talking about the system of governance or leadership by a patriarch. - Describing the period of time during which a particular patriarch held office.
- Referring to a social system in which men hold primary power and authority. - Talking about a culture or society that is dominated by men. - Describing a family structure in which the father or oldest male is the head of the household.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are derived from the Greek word 'patriarkhes', meaning 'chief or father of a family'.
- 2Both words relate to male authority and power.
- 3Both words are used in academic and religious contexts.
- 4Both words are associated with traditional and conservative values.
- 5Both words have negative connotations for some people.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Patriarchate refers specifically to the office or jurisdiction of a patriarch, while patriarchy refers to a broader social system or cultural phenomenon.
- 2Hierarchy: Patriarchate implies a hierarchical structure with a single leader at the top, while patriarchy can refer to a more diffuse and complex system of power relations.
- 3Gender: Patriarchate does not necessarily imply male dominance, while patriarchy specifically refers to a system in which men hold primary power and authority.
- 4Usage: Patriarchate is less commonly used than patriarchy in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Patriarchate is often associated with religious or historical contexts, while patriarchy is more commonly used in discussions of gender and power relations.
Remember this!
Patriarchate and patriarchy are related words that both relate to male authority and power. However, patriarchate refers specifically to the office or jurisdiction of a patriarch, while patriarchy refers to a broader social system or cultural phenomenon in which men hold primary power and authority.
