Patriarchy is when men decide what women can and can’t do.  Putting women down physically, mentally, politically and emotionally. I think we as women are very lucky to be a part of this time period. What time period where women are liberated not only by men but society as well. In the chapter about patriarchy Allan G. Johnson tells readers that patriarchy is caused by the “system”. By system he is referring to society and the social norm we have come up with over the years. I also learned there are different levels of patriarchy. Where is personal, interpersonal, institutional, and structural. People believe that women should not be superior to men. Others create rules against women to keep uplifting men. Going back to the patriarchy system, we often make rape, violence against women, abuse, and putting women down so normal in society. Rappers talk inappropriately about women to movies and TV shows condemning abuse on women; it’s all a part of society’s norms. It is sad to say that society is the world’s greatest enemy. Moving on to hierarchy of oppression by Audre Lorde. She enlightens readers about living with different types of oppression she faces. She is a black lesbian feminist, socialist, mother and poet. Not only does Ms. Lorde have to deal with the fact that she is black, however her gay community is constantly under attack. I always forget about the people who live with multiple oppressions. I also think it is extremely inspiring that she is living her true self. Something we don’t witness a lot but it’s slowly becoming a common factor in our society.