'What's patriarchy ya?' FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls it a Leftist jargon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has termed 'patriarchy' a "Leftist jargon".

Sitharaman was responding to a question on the representation of women in the Union Budget 2023-24.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday termed 'patriarchy' a "Leftist jargon". She was responding to a question on the representation of women in the Union Budget 2023-24.

"I don't know what patriarchy means. It's a Leftist jargon. I am not going to use that word," Sitharaman said.

Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold the primary power and privilege and women are largely excluded from it. It is a system of oppression that benefits men at the expense of women.

Sitharaman's comments have been criticized by many, who say that she is dismissing a real and serious problem. They argue that patriarchy is a major barrier to women's equality and that it needs to be addressed.

Others have defended Sitharaman's comments, saying that she is simply stating a fact. They argue that patriarchy is a term that is often used by the Left to attack the government.

The debate over patriarchy is likely to continue. However, it is important to remember that patriarchy is a real and serious problem that needs to be addressed.