A family structure in which the oldest male, usually the father or grandfather, holds the most authority and makes important decisions for the family.
Imagine a kingdom where the king is the head of the family and has all the power to make decisions for everyone else in the kingdom.
Il capofamiglia: The head of the household who has ultimate decision-making power.
L'autorità paterna: Paternal authority, referring to the power and control held by fathers within a patriarchal family.
I ruoli di genere tradizionali: Traditional gender roles, which often assign specific responsibilities and expectations based on one's gender within a patriarchal family.
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