The Resurgence of The Patriarchy and its Effect on Relationships
The resurgence of patriarchy is a phenomenon that that is happening. Patriarchy is the social system where men hold primary power and authority, and women are excluded from positions of power and influence.
Patriarchal attitudes are built on binaries. Men are viewed as strong, aggressive, and rational, while women are seen as emotional, weak, and nurturing. The masculine is associated with strength and power, while the feminine is linked to vulnerability and inferiority.
The feminine is held in contempt in patriarchal societies. Traits like emotion, tenderness, and vulnerability are seen as weak. Crying and losing are considered feminine traits, and men are taught to avoid them at all costs. On the other hand, the masculine is associated with never losing, never admitting you're wrong, and never showing emotions.
All humans start out as babies that need connection to survive and thrive. Our healthy dependence on one another does not disappear as we grow up, instead it is banished for many men and increasingly women as well.
This binary thinking creates a split within the self. Men are taught to suppress their softer emotions and feminine qualities. This suppression makes it difficult for them to integrate these parts of themselves. In this way, men are excluded from true intimacy as the traits to truly be seen by the other AND see the other are illusive.
Integrating the feminine qualities into one's identity is not only good for men but for society as a whole. When men can access and integrate their emotions, they are less likely to resort to violence and aggression. They can become more empathetic and compassionate towards others, making them better partners, fathers, and humans.
The resurgence of patriarchy and the political rise of Trump can be seen as part of a broader global trend towards right-wing nationalism, which seeks to reinforce traditional power structures and resist progressive social change. As well as, facing a threat to society as it breaks down relationships both on an individual and systemic level.
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