Priya lives in a society where she is not allowed to go to school or leave her house alone because she is female. She must always be vigilant as her society allows "honor killings" if she is perceived as committing anything against the law. Priya's lives in a ______.
A) patriarchal culture
B) matrix of domination
C) hookup culture
D) feminine culture

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Priya lives in a patriarchal culture, which is a social system where men hold primary power and authority. In such a culture, women are often oppressed and face various restrictions on their freedom and opportunities. Honor killings, which are a form of violence against women, are often justified in patriarchal cultures as a way to maintain male honor and control over women's behavior.

Priya Lives in a Society Where She Is Not Allowed