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Gender and Patriarchy

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In this chapter I consider the dynamics and impact of patriarchy on families. I begin with a discussion of feminism and resistance against gender oppression. I link resistance to resilience. I then explore the impact of postmodernism on feminist thought. I describe patriarchy, link gender to capitalism and social class, and explore the costs of patriarchy. I consider the impact of patriarchy on relationships between fathers and sons as a special topic followed by a case example and implications for how what is presented in this chapter can be applied in the practice of family therapy.

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McDowell, T. (2015). Gender and Patriarchy. In: Applying Critical Social Theories to Family Therapy Practice. AFTA SpringerBriefs in Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15633-0_3

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