With patriarchy set up in place and women are affected by it, patronizing them in various ways. However, many are of the opinion that some women are reinforcing misogynistic cultural values as they are passing them down to the next generation as well as functioning on the same basis.
It’s a mere fallacy to believe that the world is moving towards equality. It is an ongoing fight and we have definitely come a long way. But it is often forgotten that the patriarchy was manifested and developed as a result of a countries long process, it can’t be broken overnight.
Some women uphold the patriarchy as a result of being influenced by their culture. In some cultures, the ideology is based on the fact that sons are being given the upper hand and thus, expecting the same treatment when facing the real world. These norms need to be broken. It won’t just take women fighting for equality but also the natural change in men’s mentality to accept an environment of equal rights without being threatened by the other gender. I believe that each generation brings its own force to break the cycle. In conclusion, I believe to generalize women in whether they uphold or are disembarking patriarchy isn’t right.
Women have definitely been marginalized in this patriarchal system and partially it is because women used to the culture and traditions that hold them back from speaking against the system. However, in today’s day and age with the spread of education and information at large, across the world, I don’t feel that women are completely responsible for maintaining the patriarchy system or dissolving it.
After all, it is a system based on men holding the power while women are excluded from it. The men of today play a major role in maintaining the balance of the world’s societal system where their voice would hold more value and relevance in speaking for the balance of rights and power in society between both genders.