> When most people discuss the patriarchy, they're not referring to conscious, willful agents. They're talking about systemic sexism. In my experience, that's

> When most people discuss the patriarchy, they're not referring to conscious, willful agents. They're talking about systemic sexism. In my experience, that's the minority view. I've had a number of people tell me out-right that they're "opposed to the patriarchy, which is a system where grey-haired white men rule the world". Great. Are they "opposed to zionism, which is a system where jews rule the world"? They label the second statement as bat-shit insane. So do I. They label the first statement as reasonable and above board. I don't.