patriarchal system; paternalism
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patriarchal system; paternalism
neutralA historical term describing a family governance system where the male head holds absolute power. Often used to critique traditional or authoritarian leadership structures. The term is also used metaphorically in modern contexts to describe similar power dynamics in organizations.
Fēng封
jiàn建
shè社
huì会
de的
jiā家
zhǎng长
zhì制
bō剥
duó夺
le了
fù妇
nǚ女
hé和
zǐ子
nǚ女
de的
zì自
zhǔ主
quán权
。
The patriarchal system of feudal society deprived women and children of their autonomy.
Gōng公
sī司
guǎn管
lǐ理
bù不
néng能
yán沿
yòng用
jiù旧
shì式
de的
jiā家
zhǎng长
zhì制
，
yīng应
gāi该
tí提
chàng倡
mín民
zhǔ主
jué决
cè策
。
Company management should not adhere to the old-fashioned patriarchal system; it should promote democratic decision-making.
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Tā他
nà那
zhǒng种
jiā家
zhǎng长
zhì制
de的
zuò作
fēng风
ràng让
zhěng整
gè个
tuán团
duì队
gǎn感
dào到
yā压
yì抑
。
His paternalistic style of work made the whole team feel oppressed.