Tag: Patriarchal Bargain

Patriarchal Bargain: Trade-offs in a Male-Dominated World

The concept of the Patriarchal Bargain explains how women navigate male-dominated societies by making trade-offs, often sacrificing autonomy for security, status, or acceptance. While these compromises may offer short-term benefits, they also reinforce gender inequalities, perpetuating a cycle that limits women’s freedom and equality in the long term.