In the past, men were more often the established gender of authority and exhibited control in all situations. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of a patriarchal system and where this social system is active today. Characteristics of a Patriarchal System. Some characteristics of a patriarchal system include: Male Dominance: In a patriarchal system, men make all decisions in both society and in their family unit, hold all positions of power and authority, and are considered superior. Male Identification: Men are concerned with identification that includes qualities of control, strength, forcefulness, rationality, strong work ethic, and competitiveness.
Electricity Generating Sources. Generating Sources. Most of the electricity in the United States is generated by steam turbines. Petroleum (oil), coal, and natural gas are burned in large furnaces to generate steam, which pushes on the blades of a turbine. In the United States, coal is the primary source used to generate electricity. Besides being burned to heat water for steam, natural gas can be also burned to produce hot combustion gases that pass through a turbine, turning the blades to generate electricity.
See the fact file below for more information about electricity or alternatively download our comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. Electricity travels at the speed of light more than 186,000 miles per second. The electricity we use in our homes comes from a primary source like oil, nuclear power, coal, natural gas, the sun, or other natural sources.