Patricianship is a type of leadership or ruling class in which only certain people can become a part of. It is a way of looking at society where only certain people are born into higher social classes. This means that children of patricians are usually expected to continue the tradition of ruling as patricians when they grow up. To be a part of the patrician class, people have to have money and power, as well as be well-connected and respected in their community. Patricians are usually wealthy, influential people with a lot of influence over politics and other parts of society.