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Women as a Minority

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Women as a Minority

Women are considered a minority group, because they do not share the same power, privileges, rights, and opportunities as men.

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The Origins of Patriarchy

Patriarchy is a social structure in which men are considered to have a monopoly on power and women are expected to submit.

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