ANTH 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Matriarchy, Slut
5 Nov 2018
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Key terms in the study of gender, "the status of women" and systems of. Patriarchy- their society that derives from their role as the heads of family. A system of prestige and authority in which men have privileged position in. Rome and ancient greece: men had privileged role in society in politics (the only people with political rights), and monopolized property holding rights. Identified with their position as heads of families (patriarchs) Women, as the mothers and heads of families, also play a role in politics and dominants in society, having rights and authority over men. True/false: anthropologists have never documented a completely matriarchal society. Matrilineal has nothing to do with matriarchy. Patri/matrilineal only tells people what group they belong to. Personal autonomy (freedom of movement; ability to initiate and end sexual relationships) Value (vis-a-vis men) in myth, ideology, religion and symbolism. Women"s status is a mixed bag everywhere you go, depending on the society.
