Patriarchalism vs. Patriarchy — What's the Difference?

Patriarchalism is a political theory that arose in England in the seventeenth century that defended the concept of absolute power for the monarchy, through language that emphasized the "paternal" power of the king over the state and his subjects.Due to divisive religious policy, controversial political strategy at home and disastrous diplomatic campaigns abroad, James I and Charles I alienated the consensus of the people. Hence the patriots played down the leading role of the sovereign.

Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Some patriarchal societies are also patrilineal, meaning that property and title are inherited by the male lineage.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a patriarch.

A social system in which the father is the head of the family.

Of or relating to a patriarchy

A family, community, or society based on this system or governed by men.

Ruled by a patriarch

Dominance of a society by men, or the values that uphold such dominance.

The quality of being patriarchal.

The collection of men in positions of power, exerting such dominance. In all senses also called patriarchate.

A political theory which arose in England in the seventeenth century, which emphasized the absolute power of the king as the paternal head of state, viewing his fatherly power as having been inherited genealogically from Adam.

A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.

A power structure in which men are dominant.

(Christianity) The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.

The jurisdiction of a patriarch; patriarchship.

Government by a patriarch; patriarchism.

A form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line