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ANGELA SAINI: How men came to rule the world

Wild with Sarah Wilson

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Challenging Male Dominance: Evidence from History

This chapter explores the historical evidence that disproves the idea of a male-dominated society and challenges the assumption that men have always been in charge. It discusses the existence of matrilineal societies, the findings from the archaeological site Chattel Hujuk, and the complexity of power structures in different societies.

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