2 definitions by Hellonhairylegs

patriarchy

A social organisation that grants power to men and oppresses women through political, social and economic institutions. Harmful side effects include the gender binary, unequal wages and Rush Limbaugh.

Person A: Did you know that women do two thirds of world labour and own less than one percent of world property?
Person B: Damn patriarchy.

by Hellonhairylegs December 30, 2009

feminism

A movement to promote equality and fight oppression. That it does so at the expense of male power and privilege is a result of patriarchy, not feminism.

Feminism allows you to look at the world in a new light.

by Hellonhairylegs December 30, 2009