Patriarchal Religious Systems

Systems where male authority is prioritized

• You’re told only men can hold spiritual power or leadership.

• You’re expected to be submissive to male authority, even if it harms you.

Potential clinical implications (especially for women from high control settings)

• Intuition and self-advocacy may be suppressed in favor of male approval.

• Inequality or abuse may be tolerated due to spiritual indoctrination.

• Leadership roles may be avoided due to conditioned fear or doubt.