Sociology / Unit 7 Soc 1089 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Sexism and Patriarchy, Distinguished
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The idea
Sexism is prejudice that values one sex over the other; patriarchy is the system in which that valuation is embedded in a society's institutions.
In practice
A single dismissive comment is sexism; a country in which most legislative seats are held by one sex reflects patriarchy.
Where people slip
An institution can be patriarchal even where no single actor within it holds a sexist attitude.
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