Now and Men Angela Saini - Patriarchy and the Roots of Gendered Oppression
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Oct 4, 2023 Angela Saini, author of 'The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule', discusses the origins and embedded nature of patriarchy in societies. Topics include exploring gender diversity in different societies, the impact of colonization on matrilineal societies, advancements in archaeological and genetic evidence, and the assumptions and connections of patriarchy worldwide.
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Patriarchy Defined
- Patriarchy isn't a monolithic structure controlling everything.
- It's a fractured system, varying in age and form across the world, serving elite male interests.
Who Benefits from Patriarchy?
- Patriarchal systems primarily benefit the elite men at the top.
- Most others are disadvantaged, even men who gain some status, as it confines them.
Challenging the 'Natural' Narrative
- Animal studies, especially on chimpanzees, were used to justify male domination as 'natural'.
- However, other primates, like bonobos, exhibit female dominance, challenging this narrative.