Born a Crime

Born a Crime, Chapter 18

Words in Context: What does patriarchal mean in the context of this chapter? Cite a context clue that helps you in your understanding.

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Patriarchal means a culture dominated by the male gender. Noah is talking about the Tsonga culture, I learned, is extremely patriarchal. We’re talking about a world where women must bow when they greet a man.

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