In our contemporary society why are women still subordinated to the patriarchal structure of society? This includes all women of alk clours and creed Women are still expected to run a household, be primary caregiver to their children and provide an income at home. We are still in the workplace in an under valued way in both political and economic al terms. Many women have no education or political representation or control over their sexual health. Why is this still allowed in the twenty first century?