Question

Read this sentence. "anglo-saxon society was patriarchal; however, women did have advantages. unlike many other patriarchal societies, a woman could own property in her own right." what does the word patriarchal mean in this passage?
a. female-dominated
b. equal and fair
c. centered around male power
d. governed by an elite ruling class

Answer 1

C, Centered around male power

The partiarchial system is based around power given to men and often passed through the parriacal side.