A Politics Done Right caller & supporter schooled the audience on the origin of the patriarchy and how we must fight it. She said Kamala Harris will break the glass ceiling.
Kamala Harris and the patriarchy
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Summary:
In a passionate and insightful call, Peggy Lopez discusses the deep historical roots of patriarchy and its continuing influence in modern society. She highlights how patriarchal structures have shaped the family, legal systems, and workplaces while also reflecting on the fight for women’s rights and the role Kamala Harris plays in challenging this oppressive system. Peggy emphasizes the need for collective action across movements to dismantle patriarchy and other systems of oppression like racism, sexism, and homophobia.
- Patriarchy began with family structures where husbands had legal control over wives and children.
- The “rule of thumb” in England allowed men to beat their wives, a practice that was only fully addressed in U.S. law in 1994.
- Patriarchy extends beyond the family into business and politics, with men at the top of hierarchical structures.
- Kamala Harris threatens patriarchal power by breaking barriers and standing equal to her male counterparts.
- Peggy advocates for uniting movements like racial justice, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights to dismantle patriarchal structures collectively.
Peggy’s commentary emphasizes the need for solidarity across social movements to dismantle patriarchal power structures that have oppressed marginalized groups for centuries. The call for intersectional activism, with figures like Kamala Harris leading the charge, is a hopeful vision for a more equitable and just society where outdated hierarchies are replaced with human connection and equality.
