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.
Hydroelectric energy is a very important energy source, both nationally and worldwide. About 19% of the world's total electricity production comes from hydroelectric energy and about 7% of the power in the U.S. When we look at hydroelectric energy for the U.S. in terms of renewable energy sources (so comparing this to things like solar power, wind power, geothermal energy and biofuels), it makes up 96% of renewable energy electricity production.