In a Patriarchal society, gender roles are prominent. Patriarchy is a system of power, especially in the hands of men. Subjugation of women plays a huge role in the power of men, meaning women are basically told and taught from a young age that they have no power. Partriarchy can mean any action or rule (or whatever you want to call it) that enforces male dominance, especially in social, political, or economic mechanisms. However, although men hold more power, this society is oppressive to both men and women.