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WHAT IS POLITICS?
7. The Origin of Social Hierarchy and Male Dominance: why David Graeber and Jordan Peterson are Wrong
Nov 26, 2020
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- Human societies transitioned to hierarchical structures due to the shift from nomadic to agricultural lifestyles around 12,000 years ago.
- Material conditions dictate societal organization, influencing power dynamics and cultural values in smaller-scale societies.
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Hierarchy versus Equality in Politics
Politics revolves around the distribution of decision-making power, with the political left advocating for equality and the right supporting hierarchy. Early human societies leaned towards equality in nomadic hunter-gatherer bands before transitioning to hierarchical structures around 12,000 years ago with the emergence of agriculture. Immediate return foraging societies showcased more egalitarian structures, while sedentary farming communities like the Pacific Northwest Coast displayed pronounced hierarchies.
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