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La famiglia patriarcale

Definition

A family structure in which the oldest male, usually the father or grandfather, holds the most authority and makes important decisions for the family.

Related terms

Il capofamiglia: The head of the household who has ultimate decision-making power.

L'autorità paterna: Paternal authority, referring to the power and control held by fathers within a patriarchal family.

I ruoli di genere tradizionali: Traditional gender roles, which often assign specific responsibilities and expectations based on one's gender within a patriarchal family.

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  • AP Italian - 1.1 Families in Different Societies

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