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ANGELA SAINI: How men came to rule the world
Apr 25, 2023
Angela Saini, a misinformation expert and leading UK Science Journalist + Author, discusses the theme of her latest book, 'The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule.' The podcast challenges the assumption of patriarchal societies always existing and explores the existence of matriarchies and gender fluidity. It delves into historical evidence disproving male dominance and examines the origins of gender oppression through archaeological findings. The podcast also explores the historical context of gender equality and women's roles in society, comparing the US and Soviet Union. It emphasizes the fragility of patriarchy and the fight for gender equality, challenging deep-rooted customs and beliefs.
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- The assumption of natural male domination was debunked by evidence of indigenous American societies living in egalitarian ways, contradicting the belief in primitive matriarchal societies as a civilized advancement.
- Power dynamics in patriarchal societies are not fixed, with power concentrated among elite groups, while matrilocal and matrilineal societies demonstrate more diverse and balanced power structures where women and men share influence and authority.
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The Origins of Inequality
In the 19th century, philosophers and anthropologists questioned the origins of inequality. They discovered that indigenous American societies were already living in egalitarian ways, contradicting the assumption of a natural male domination. However, the idea of primitive matriarchal societies emerged, positioning patriarchy as a civilized advancement. This belief shaped European colonization efforts and undermined indigenous cultures.
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