‘Egalitarian’ and ‘Patriarchal’ May Not Mean What You Think They Do

Here’s what those terms refer to from a sociological standpoint

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Sometimes people become confused when I use the terms egalitarian and patriarchal because they have preconceived notions about what those words mean. Let’s define them now, from a socio/political standpoint, and then take a look at how the shift…