In times of war, men’s control of the armed forces has…
““In times of war, men’s control of the armed forces has made them the masters of civilian society, too. They then used their control of civilian society to fight more and more wars, and the greater the number of wars, the greater men’s control of society. This feedback loop explains both the ubiquity of war and the ubiquity of patriarchy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
War grants military power, which then dominates civilian life, creating a cycle that sustains both war and patriarchy.
In simple terms: Military control leads to civilian domination, fueling endless war and patriarchy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break the power cycle.
Themes
war
power
patriarchy
society
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political science
history
gender studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can civilian institutions resist military dominance?
- What alternatives exist to break this loop?
A Different Perspective
Complex societies have multiple power sources beyond the military.