But in the personal sphere, laws remain mired in patriarchal tradition and a medieval reading of Islam.

This makes her a veritable model for womanhood, although conservative and affirming patriarchal traditions.

It was assumed that raising awareness of gender issues would be extremely difficult in Swaziland, with its strongly patriarchal traditions.

The possibility that women may act independently is regarded as a threat to the strong patriarchal tradition.

Traditional values are revered, but a growing feminist movement is challenging patriarchal traditions.

The patriarchal tradition was so strong in my father he could only see that his son had to succeed him.

Both focused on the theme of the role of women, their oppression, struggle, and ultimately, victory over dated patriarchal traditions.

Modern day women of Yemen, however, are subject to a society that reflects largely agrarian, tribal, and patriarchal traditions.

The program draws particular attention to patriarchal traditions and to what one woman calls "the worship of the phallus."

Violent practices connected with cultural and patriarchal traditions continue.