It is important to recognize patriarchy as a system and not an individual identity because it isn’t something we chose to do or take part in, it was bestowed onto us. Patriarchy was basically drilled into us from birth and, from then on, was placed everywhere. As if it was a requirement in life, it shaped how we act, do things, and say. Patriarchy is when there is an imbalance of power, and a specific there can’t be changed. And instead, we would be run as hopeless puppets.

On the structural level, patriarchy is the system, and it is the standard by which we live and is what is considered the norm. Such as the men going to wars, not because they want to but because it’s the law, all while women are expected to stay back and care for the child. This then leads us to the institutional level. There is an unequal distribution of opportunities, rewards, and resources in the workplace for women. both parents may be working outside the home, and women are likely to work lower-level pink collars jobs. On the interpersonal level, patriarchy shapes the action of a man and what they are most likely to do in certain situations. It somewhat shapes their beliefs and sometimes blinds them to what is right and what’s wrong. Johnson gives us an example” when a young college male student at part observes another man taking sexual advantage of young women who’s drunk” he then explains how multiple options will go through his head. Still, ultimately he won’t step in. this is mainly because ” to not get in the way of another man making use of women have certain beliefs that oppose the rules of patriarchy. For example, when a man abuses or harasses a woman, the man won’t intervene often, and women stay quiet. This is because men have always been given the power to dominate women, and women are weak and powerless. But once someone finally decides to be different and go against what’s seen as normal, this is when the influence on all levels of oppression is seen. For example, if a man realizes that his beliefs are wrong and isn’t afraid to stand by them, his action and choices change. Once action changes, he can push for change that would eventually change what is seen as the new normal or truth. The same applies to women; once there is a change in belief, she realizes that she can be strong and have power, and with that change a new norm will come about.