Which of the following concepts describes a society in which the vast majority of political and economic positions are filled by men—meaning that men and only men make decisions impacting the rest of society?

a. Patriarchy
b. Gender essentialism
c. Gender bias
d. Matriarchy


Answer: A

Sociology

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