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The Demon of Patriarchy: Unveiling Its Psychological Impacts and Societal Consequences Patriarchy, a social system rooted in male dominance and female subordination, manifests not only in structural inequalities but also in psychological patterns that deeply impact individuals and communities. This piece explores how patriarchal systems give rise to psychological phenomena such as the golden child syndrome, imposter syndrome, body image issues, victim blaming, and self-silencing. It also examines how the unequal participation of women perpetuates patriarchal structures. One of the psychological patterns associated with patriarchal systems is the golden child syndrome , where one individual, typically male, is favored and granted privileges over others in the family or society. This syndrome can lead to feelings of entitlement, superiority, and a lack of empathy towards others, reinforcing patriarchal power dynamics. Imposter syndrome , another common psychological pattern, is prevalent