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title: "Patriarchal power: The crippling masculine systems that serve to diminish women across all levels of society"
description: "The patriarchy is everywhere — your workplace, your personal space, and even your relationships. What is it that makes men think they have power over women? Street Talk speaks to a group of women about their experiences with the patriarchy."
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# Patriarchal power: The crippling masculine systems that serve to diminish women across all levels of society

> The patriarchy is everywhere — your workplace, your personal space, and even your relationships. What is it that makes men think they have power over women? Street Talk speaks to a group of women about their experiences with the patriarchy.

By Street Talk · Published 10 February 2022, 19:11 SAST

## Content

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