2. The Unraveling Knot
 The complexity of patriarchy as a
system
 Afraid of taking actions
 Patriarchy appears to be stable
and unchangeable but in reality
it isn’t.

3. Major Characteristics
 Sexist Ideology
 Principals of control and domination
 Denial that exist
 Blame and Guilt

4. Myth #1
“Its always been this way
and it always will be”

5. Characteristics of Myth #1
 This will stay the same
 Everything is in process all the time
 Stability based on human choice and
creativity
 Feminist movement has brought about
much change
 Change is inevitable
 Society is fluid

6. Myth #2
The myth of No effect
and Gandhi’s Paradox

7. Characteristics
 Complex issues
 Long term changes are made collectively
“tree metaphor”
 Understanding your influence
 Individuals turn into groups
 More people the better the change

8. Taking Action
 Acknowledge patriarchy exists
 Understand how it works and our participation
 Speak out and gather support
 Question the system
 Be an example to promote change
 Dare to make people feel uncomfortable
 Opposing other principals of domination and
control
 Racism
 Discrimination