A patriarchal society consists of a male-dominated power structure. Patriarchy is a system of relationships, beliefs, and values embedded in political, social, and economic systems that structure gender inequality between men and women. Attributes seen as “feminine” or pertaining to women are undervalued. Men are granted the privilege while women are oppressed. It is a system rather than an individual identity because the system creates the privilege men are granted and at times the system is operated by different genders which enables the privilege. Not every man wants to dominate the women population, there are some who view themselves as equal. There are some cultural beliefs that hold men higher than women, which is the system being played instead of an individual.

Personal

When it comes to the personal level of oppression patriarchal society is intact due to cultural beliefs, and personal hatred for women. Men view women beneath them as the ones who should care for the house and they are the providers. There are men who do hard labor jobs where there aren’t many women present, this enables their beliefs that there isn’t equality between the two. The women who are present in these hard labor jobs are usually behind the desk but not outside with them.

Interpersonal

When it comes to the interpersonal level of oppression patriarchal society is intact due to people not being held accountable for their behaviors and actions toward women. Johnson claims that the patriarchal system cannot be controlled, but we do have some latitude to flout convention and build our lives in unique ways. By holding one accountable and trying to curve a change in society there may be equality between genders. The modern-day language put men over women through common sayings such as “men are breadwinners”, and ” that’s a man’s job” putting the theory in your head that this is how it’s supposed to be.

Institutional

Institutional level of oppression is in participation with patriarchal society due to certain policies being upheld that give advantage to. some and disadvantages to others. When. it comes to the right of women to get an abortion that was taken away by men who were in power who voted against it. Yes, there are women within lawmakers who. played a part but the majority were men. These laws were changed which made men feel empowered for women since now they know if they got a woman pregnant she can’t have a choice in life. These laws were written to demoralize women by taking away their choices when it comes to the life of a child no matter the circumstances.

Cultural/Structural

The cultural/Structural level of oppression is in participation in a patriarchal society due to certain cultural beliefs that have been this way for years. In the Carribean cultural men are labeled the providers and women are good for taking care of children. Men will do the harder jobs while a woman will be a nurse. A woman is labeled a provider of love and care while a man is known to just bring in money to provide for the family. This sense of normalcy has been around for years with not many standing up for equality but giving the same beliefs down generational.