Appleton (1995) argues that by incorporating the feminist theory of patriarchy into urban studies, we can understand an additional dimension of urban life—namely, the complex ways cities serve to reproduce and challenge

The complex ways cities serve to reproduce and challenge "patriarchy".

Patriarchy is the term used to portray the general public in which we live today, described by present and memorable unequal power relations amongst ladies and men whereby ladies are deliberately distraught and persecuted. This happens crosswise over relatively every circle of life yet is especially observable in ladies' under-portrayal in key state organizations, in basic leadership positions and in business and industry.