The phrase "patriarchal institution" refers to a system or organization where men hold most or all of the power and dominate decision-making, while women have less influence and are often seen as subordinate to men. Full definition
Some will be justified; like other patriarchal institutions, Orthodox Churches are not.... (firstthings.com)
A consequence of Feminism may be, in the end, that «liberating» women from the supposedly patriarchal institution of marriage leads to an increasingly fatherless society. (faith.org.uk)
Throughout history patriarchal institutions and practices regularly obstructed female processes inclusive of normal birthing and lactation. (amotherinisrael.com)