You are defining the phrase differently. Upvoted here because that’s the crucial step at this point in the argument.
What Eridu is describing is a branch of feminism that focuses on power relations, and defines “patriarchy” as an established body of male-dominated power relationships that influence how society is structured. This is to be understood as more of a cultural thing that developed over time, not some dark shadowy conspiracy—however, radical feminists often contend that this pattern emerged prior to, and supervenes over, other forms of oppression.
They emerged during the Second Wave era in the 1960s. There’s diversity of belief and interpretation within radical feminism as well as in other branches outside of it, though I note from some experience that they’re a bit prone to universalizing their theories and not playing very nice with other groups of feminists. Their conception of patriarchy and its importance is a particular matter of contention within the field.
You are defining the phrase differently. Upvoted here because that’s the crucial step at this point in the argument.
What Eridu is describing is a branch of feminism that focuses on power relations, and defines “patriarchy” as an established body of male-dominated power relationships that influence how society is structured. This is to be understood as more of a cultural thing that developed over time, not some dark shadowy conspiracy—however, radical feminists often contend that this pattern emerged prior to, and supervenes over, other forms of oppression.
They emerged during the Second Wave era in the 1960s. There’s diversity of belief and interpretation within radical feminism as well as in other branches outside of it, though I note from some experience that they’re a bit prone to universalizing their theories and not playing very nice with other groups of feminists. Their conception of patriarchy and its importance is a particular matter of contention within the field.